Computer Accessibility for the Visually Impaired:

Included in this website page are the following sections. Computer Accessibility for the Visually Impaired. Windows 11 Computer Accessibility Features. Mac Computer Accessibility Features. Computer Accessibility for the Visually Impaired Resources. Internet Accessibility for the Visually Impaired. Computer Software for the Visually Impaired. End of list. Last Updated December 14th, 2025.

Computer Accessibility for the Visually Impaired:

  • Accessibility features that make it easier to see details on the screen.

  • Voice commands.

  • Voice typing.

  • Large print and tactile keyboard adaptations.

  • Large print and braille external keyboards.

  • Trackball mice.

  • Magnification software.

  • Screen reader software.

Computer Screen Readers:

  • For Windows users there are free and paid options available. For free options there’s Narrator Screen Reader and Non-Visual Desktop Access (NVDA). A paid option is JAWS Screen Reader.

  • For Mac users there’s VoiceOver Screen Reader.

  • For Chromebook users there’s ChromeVox Screen Reader.

Windows 11 Computer Accessibility Features:

  • Adjust Screen Brightness.

  • Dark Mode.

  • Increased Text Size. 

  • Increased Mouse Size and Color Change. 

  • Increased Text Cursor Size and Color Change.

  • On-Screen Magnifier.

  • Voice Commands. 

  • Voice Typing.

  • Narrator Screen Reader.

Mac Computer Accessibility Features:

MacOS includes accessibility features that make it easier to see what’s on the screen and speak what’s on the screen. To adjust the accessibility features on a Mac, go to Apple Menu, then System Settings, and then Accessibility. The accessibility features available include Display Features, Zoom Features, Spoken Content Features, Descriptions, VoiceOver Screen Reader for Mac.