Instructions on the adaptation of site for the visually impaired

 

It is important to us that everyone can comfortably use mobile devices and computers. Therefore, we have prepared tips for users with visual impairment on how to adapt their device for convenient viewing of information. Below you will find:

 

How to start using the voice interface on Windows, MacOS, iOS and Android

 

Windows users can install the voice interface called NVDA. It can be downloaded at the link (NVDA version catalogue from 2010 to 2019 for download). And after downloading, perform the following steps:

  1. Run the NVDA program.
  2. Open the add-on with the nvda-addon extension.
  3. Agree to install the add-on.
  4. Agree to restart the NVDA program.

macOS users on MacBook devices can use the built-in VoiceOver reader. To turn it on:

  1. Open "System Settings".
  2. Select "Special features".
  3. Select VoiceOver from the menu on the left.
  4. Select the Enable VoiceOver check box.

How to enable voice guide on iPhone and iPad on iOS:

  1. Go to the "Settings" section.
  2. Select "Basic" section.
  3. Go to "Universal access" section.
  4. Turn on VoiceOver.

Android device users can also enable built-in voice guide. For this purpose the following steps are required:

  1. Go to the "Settings" section.
  2. Go to the "Special features " section.
  3. Enable the TalkBack function.

 

How to enable colour inversion and light filters on Windows, MacOS, iOS and Android device screens

 

How to enable colour inversion on Windows 7 devices:

  1. Open the "Screen magnifier" application.
  2. Click on "Settings".
  3. Select the "Enable colour inversion" option.

How to enable colour inversion on Windows 10 devices:

  1. Open "Settings".
  2. Select "Special features" section.
  3. Go to the "Colour and High Contrast" section.
  4. Select a filter from the list.

How to enable colour inversion for MacBook users with macOS:

  1. Open the Apple menu.
  2. Go to "System Settings" section.
  3. Select "Universal access".
  4. In the "Screen" section, select the check box for "Invert colours" or "Use gray tones".

How to enable colour inversion for iPhone and iPad users on iOS:

  1. Go to the "Settings" section.
  2. Select "Basic" section.
  3. Go to "Universal access" section.
  4. Go to "Display adaptation" section.
  5. Turn on "Colour inversion" or "Light filters".

How to enable colour inversion for Android device users:

  1. Go to the "Settings" section.
  2. Go to the "Special features" section.
  3. Select the "Vision" category.
  4. Select the "Grayscale" or "Negative" option.