Accessing Content Visually

Vision features allow students to customize how content appears on their devices, making it easier for them to see and interact with it.

Magnification or Zoom In Features: Magnification tools turn a device into a digital magnifying glass. Students can zoom in on text, images, or physical materials like textbooks or whiteboards using the camera. Some tools can recognize and read text aloud or identify objects in the environment, supporting students who are blind or have low vision.

Display & Text Adjustments: Display settings guide students in personalizing how content appears on their screen. Options may include changing text size, bolding text, adjusting colors and contrast, reducing brightness, and simplifying visual backgrounds.

Screen Reader/Spoken Feedback: Screen readers provide spoken or braille feedback for what appears on the screen, allowing students to navigate devices using touch, keyboard, or braille displays.

Vision Case Study Activity

Step 1. Determine if you will be working with a team or individually.

Step 2. Open the slide deck linked below after you read through the steps. You may want to make a copy (or download if you are a Microsoft school) and save it in your own Drive.

• You will find three case study scenarios. Read through the scenarios.
• Complete the Try It Out for each case study.
  • You may want to explore other tools listed within the Tools for Vision Access section on this page.
• Complete the Reflection for each case study.

Step 3. Complete the final reflection on the last slide.

• It is beneficial to reflect with colleagues.

21T4S Acc Toolbox - Vision Case Study Scenarios