Using Internet Browsers with Assistive Technology

General Resources

Following are some general resources on using internet browsers on a computer

• Freedom Scientific: Clear the Clutter Customize your Web Browsing Experience with JAWS – YouTube Playlist

• Hadley: Getting Online – Low Vision Series

• Hadley: Getting Online – Screen Reader Series

• Mystic Access: Organizing Bookmarks Audio Tutorial

• Vision Forward: Four Strategies for Internet use with a Screen Reader Part 1 - YouTube

Chrome Browser Accessibility

• Change Text, Image, and Video Sizes

• Get Image Descriptions on Chrome

• Use Reading Mode in the Side Panel

• Use Listen to this Page Mode in Chrome

• Chrome Keyboard Shortcuts

• High Contrast Extension for Chrome 

• Freedom Scientific: JAWS and Chrome Settings - YouTube

Firefox Browser Accessibility

• Accessibility Features in Firefox

• Zoom, Fonts, and Colors in Firefox

• Using a High Contrast Theme in Firefox

• Firefox Screen Reader Compatibility

Microsoft Edge Browser Accessibility

• Accessibility and Learning Tools in Microsoft Edge

• Use Immersive Reader in Microsoft Edge

• Keyboard Shortcuts in Microsoft Edge

• Freedom Scientific: Microsoft Edge with Jaws and Downloads - YouTube

• Vision Forward: Livin’ on the Edge with Microsoft Edge Accessibility Features - YouTube

Safari Browser Accessibility 

As noted in other sections, apps on the Mac are built using Apple's native frameworks, which have accessibility features deeply integrated, they work well with VoiceOver. This ensures consistent and reliable screen reader support as applications and operating systems are updated

For additional resource related to using VoiceOver, see Computer Based Screen Readers – VoiceOver on the Mac

For additional resources related to low vision, see Customize your Computer for Low Vision Access - Mac OS Low Vision Accessibility

• Safari User Guide for the Mac

• Use VoiceOver to Browse Web Pages on Mac

• Safari Keyboard Shortcuts

• AppleVis: A Guide to Files - A File Manager and Web Browser