Video Conferencing for Screen Reader Users

Difficulties encountered in physical meetings are often amplified when meeting online. Fortunately, software-based meetings, such as Zoom video conferencing, can be made accessible for screen reader users.

However, there are practical measures that can help provide a more equitable and accessible work environment when online.

Guides

• Tips for Accessible Online Meetings

  Meetings are easier if an agenda and papers are distributed beforehand.

• Zoom Meetings and JAWS

  Instructions on how to join and navigate Zoom meetings using JAWS.

• Zoom Meetings and NVDA

  Instructions on how to join and navigate Zoom meetings using NVDA.

• Accessible Images

  Use the decision making flowchart to make images accessible.

Related Information

• Using the Student Portal with JAWS

  Blind Students' Guide to using the Student Portal.

• Using Discovery with JAWS

  Blind Students' Guide to using Discovery Search with JAWS.

• Using TurnItIn with JAWS

  Accessibility statement regarding TurnItIn.

• Blind Students' Guide for Academics

  If writing on a whiteboard, read out as much of what you are writing as feasible and practical.

• Video Conferencing for Hearing Impaired Staff

  Software-based meetings, such as Zoom video conferencing, are particularly difficult for staff members who have hearing impairments.