Ease of Access Options For MacintoshFrom the login window, Mac users can access commonly used accessibility options by navigating to Login Options and selecting Accessibility Options. From here, users can select the accessibility options they wish to enable and then click Apply. The options selected will be enabled in the login window for all users of that Mac. Applied keyboard or switch settings will be applied in the login window for all users of that Mac as well.

The Accessibility shortcut panel can be accessed by pressing Command + Option + F5. From here, users may quickly turn accessibility options on or off.

Hover Text enables users to more easily view text that is too small to read. To enlarge paragraphs or captions, hover over the text and press Command. The selected text will be displayed in large, high-resolution print. Users can also choose the text and font for this display.

VoiceOver gives users auditory descriptions of their screens. This feature is compatible with braille displays and supports multiple language options.

Dark Mode allows users to change the color scheme and contrast options for their desktop and built-in apps. Users can enable grayscale, invert colors, or choose from a range of color filters designed for different forms of color blindness.

Siri is integrated into many of these built-in apps, allowing users to give their computers commands using just their voices.

Zoom is the built-in magnifier that allows users to enlarge their screens up to 20 times. Users may also magnify their cursors.

Vision

FaceTime allows individuals who use sign language to communicate via video.

The Mono Audio setting can be used to adjust stereo audio tracks while using headphones by playing both audio channels in both ears. Users can also adjust the volume for each ear individually. This may be helpful to users who are hard of hearing or deaf in one ear.

Screen Flash directs a Mac to flash its screen instead of using a sound for notifications.

Hearing

Voice Control allows a user to control their Mac using their voice alone, including options to aid with both screen navigation and typing.

Dictation allows users to talk rather than type, and includes editing and formatting commands.

Switch Control is a built-in feature that allows individuals who use adaptive devices such as switches or joysticks to control their devices more easily.

The Slow Keys feature lets a user adjust the sensitivity of their keyboard and add a delay in between key presses, ensuring that only the keystrokes made intentionally are entered into the computer.

The Mouse Keys function allows users to control the Mac cursor using the numeric keypad.

DexterityThe Text to Speech function allows users to highlight any text to hear it read aloud in a speaking rate set by the user.

Users can press the F5 key in apps like TextEdit and Pages to bring up Mac’s Word Completion feature. The macOS will suggest words that may complete the user’s input.

The built-in Dictionary app gives users quick access to definitions and help with grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Cognitive

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