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    Top Ten Tips for Universal Design for Learning (UDL) on the MacBook


    See Also: Universal Design Toolkit Wiki


    Apple Accessibility Guide can be found:


    NOTE:The Speech and Universal Access features were designed for use by individuals with disabilities, but can be used by anyone, including you!


    Icon for System Preferences

    SYSTEM PREFERENCES (Mac Dock)



    SEEING: Designed for users with visual impairments

    • Voiceover: Users may want all text on the screen read aloud, e.g., menu items, etc.

    • Zoom: Turn Zoom on to be able to enlarge the image on the screen. Any time you hold down the Control key and move two fingers up and down on the trackpad, the image on the screen will zoom in and out.

    USE TO: Enlarge parts of the screen for whole class presentations using a projection system.


    Display:

    • Select White on Black for users who prefer contrast like a photo negative.

    • Use Grayscale to delete all color from the screen for users distracted by color.

    • Enhance Contrast if needed.

    TOPICS:

    1. Built-in Camera

    2. Control Panel (WIN)

    3. Date and Time

    4. Graphics

    5. Hearing

    6. Keyboard

    7. Mouse and Track Pad

    8. Speech

    9. Visual Impairments

    10. Zoom Feature


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    Boston Public Schools Access Technology Center 5/4/08