Toolbar Overview
The Accessibility Toolbar provides essential tools to make websites more accessible for users with different needs. Each feature is designed to help customize your browsing experience for better readability, usability, and comfort.
Pro Tip: All settings are automatically saved to your browser and will persist between visits to this website.
Text & Display Controls
A- Font Size Controls
Adjust the text size to your preferred reading comfort level.
Decrease Size (A-): Makes text smaller for better screen space utilization
Reset Size (A): Returns to standard 100% text size
Increase Size (A+): Enlarges text for better readability
High Contrast
Switch to high contrast mode for maximum visibility and reduced eye strain.
When to use: Bright environments, low vision, color blindness
Features: Black background, white text, enhanced borders
Dyslexic Font
Switch to dyslexia-friendly fonts that make reading easier.
When to use: If letters appear to move or swap
Features: Heavier letter bottoms, distinctive shapes
Interaction & Motion Controls
Reduce Motion
Disable animations and transitions for a calmer browsing experience.
When to use: Motion sensitivity, ADHD, vestibular disorders
Features: Stops all CSS animations, pauses carousels
Big Cursor
Enlarge your mouse pointer for better visibility and tracking.
When to use: Low vision, motor control issues
Features: Different cursors for different elements
Voice Selection
Choose your preferred text-to-speech voice.
Female Voice: Higher-pitched, clear articulation
Male Voice: Lower-pitched, distinct tone
Auto (System): Uses your device's default voice
Speech & Reading Assistance
Speak (Hover)
Enable hover-to-speak functionality for on-demand reading.
How it works: Hover over any text to hear it read aloud
Visual feedback: Text highlights while being spoken
Best for: Learning disabilities, visual impairments
Speak Button
Manual control for text-to-speech reading.
With selection: Reads only highlighted text
Without selection: Reads entire page content
Best for: Specific content listening, proofreading
Reset All
One-click restoration of all settings to defaults.
What it resets: All toolbar settings to original state
When to use: Sharing devices, starting fresh
Also clears: Saved preferences from local storage
Quick Usage Tips
For Better Reading
Combine Dyslexic Font with increased text size for optimal reading comfort.
For Visual Impairments
Use High Contrast + Big Cursor + Speak (Hover) for comprehensive assistance.
For Focus & Concentration
Enable Reduce Motion to minimize distractions from animations.
For Learning
Use Speak (Hover) to hear difficult words pronounced correctly.
Accessibility Standards Compliance
This toolbar helps websites meet international accessibility standards and legal requirements:
WCAG 2.1 AA
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Level AA compliance for perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust content.
Section 508
United States federal law requiring electronic and information technology to be accessible to people with disabilities.
ADA Guidelines
Americans with Disabilities Act compliance for digital accessibility in public accommodations and commercial facilities.
Compliance Features: Text alternatives, keyboard navigation, sufficient contrast, resizable text, predictable navigation, input assistance, and compatibility with assistive technologies.
Browser Compatibility
The Accessibility Toolbar works with all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Text-to-speech functionality requires browser support for the Web Speech API.
Note: Some features may have limited functionality on older browsers or mobile devices.