Computers have revolutionized the way that people who have visual impairments access information. Prior to the computer age, print media posed a problem for people who were no longer able to read small type. But with the advent of computers, that has all changed. Hardware and software designed to read a computer screen aloud, or magnify its contents to a readable level, have broken down the barriers to employment, education, and so much more.

Email Accessibility »

accessing email

Accessibility features of some of the most popular email providers; Yahoo!, Gmail, Outlook, and more.

LowBrowse »

accessing lowbrowse

Learn about the new Firefox add-on, developed by Lighthouse International, helping make the internet more accessible to individuals who are visually impaired.

Resizing Text »

resizing text - something you should do on your own - don't depend on other people

Not all websites offer text resizing tools. But did you know that you can make the text of any website larger or smaller to meet your needs? Find out how!

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