Accessibility

If you have trouble seeing web pages, THE US SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OFFERS THESE TIPS (LINK IS EXTERNAL) for optimizing your computer and browser to improve your online experience.

• USE YOUR COMPUTER TO READ WEB PAGES OUT LOUD (LINK IS EXTERNAL)
• USE THE KEYBOARD TO NAVIGATE SCREENS (LINK IS EXTERNAL)
• INCREASE TEXT SIZE (LINK IS EXTERNAL)
• MAGNIFY YOUR SCREEN (LINK IS EXTERNAL)
• CHANGE BACKGROUND AND TEXT COLORS (LINK IS EXTERNAL)
• MAKE YOUR MOUSE POINTER MORE VISIBLE (LINK IS EXTERNAL) (Windows only)

If you find a keyboard or mouse difficult to use, speech recognition software such as DRAGON NATURALLYSPEAKING (LINK IS EXTERNAL) may help you navigate web pages and online services. This software allows the user to move focus around a web page or application screen through voice controls.

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Volume controls

Your computer, tablet, or mobile device has volume control features. Each video and audio service has its own additional volume controls. Try adjusting both your device's volume controls and your media players' volume controls to optimize your listening experience.