Examples of What's Being Done For visual impairments. Some software and operating system features can be adjusted to satisfy the needs of people with low vision impairments. For instance, text and images can be made larger or higher in contrast and the appropriate use of color can accommodate color-blindness. For people with severe visual impairments, computers can be made accessible with screen review aids that translate on-screen text to speech or to a dynamic, refreshable, Braille display. For hearing impairments.
Programs can use visual cues, like a flashing toolbar, or display spoken messages as text.
For movement impairments. Controls that refine or eliminate keyboard and mouse use can improve computer accessibility. The Control Panel offers some assistance. For instance, one alternative is to use the numeric keypad for navigation instead of the mouse. For cognitive and language impairments.