Douglas D. Schumann Library & Learning Commons: Digital Accessibility Resources: Google Accessibility Features for Users

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Google's Accessibility Features

Google Suite

If you are using Google's various products, such as Gmail, Google Drive, Chrome, etc., there are built in accessibility features. The links below will take you to user guides for screen reader help, color contrast settings, keyboard access, and much more.

User Guides

Google Link: Accessibility User Guides
The full Google Suite product list with links to accessibility user guides for each.
Google Link: Accessibility User Guides (alternative)
An alternative list of accessibility user guides to Google products.

Android

Explore Google's Android (mobile operating system) accessibility features.

User Guides

Google Link: Android Accessibility Help
Search for help topics and browse the available user guides for Android accessibility features.
Google Link: Android accessibility overview
A basic overview of the accessibility features that come with your Android device.

Apps

Google Play Store Link: Android Accessibility Suite
This is an App. Android Accessibility Suite is a collection of accessibility services that enable people to use an Android device eyes-free or with the use of a switch device.
Google Play Store Link: Voice Access
This is an App. Voice Access is an accessibility service that lets you control your device with spoken commands.
Google Link: Get started with Voice Access
This is a user guide. How to get started with your Voice Access app.