Universal Access

Mac/Apple computers provide opportunities for assistive devices, called Universal Access, to be easily accessible and readily used by all users needing and/or showing assistance.

To get to the Universal Access capabilities go to the Black Apple in the upper left hand corner and click System Preferences:


Then in the bottom right-hand corner click Universal Access.







Once you click Universal Access, make sure you √ the option at the bottom to Enable access for assistive devices.

Within the Seeing tab you will be able to turn the Voiceover feature on or off, turn the Zoom on or off and/or have the Display be black text on white backgrounds or white text on black backgrounds.  When you turn the Voiceover on information and text is read aloud to you along with providing typed out descriptions or hints on what to do.

Within the Hearing tab you will be able to Flash the screen when an alert sound occurs.

Within the Keyboard tab you will be able to Display pressed keys on the screen.

Within the Mouse & Trackpad tab you will be able to turn Mouse Keys on so you can use the keyboard in place of the mouse, control the mouse pointer movement and make the size of the cursor larger.

All of these features cab be of a personal benefit or a benefit for students using your computer or you projecting items through your computer to students.