The Google products and features below can be useful for cognitive and learning accessibility. Find resources for other accessibility needs in 'Related resources' at the end of this article.
- Android Action Blocks
- Android Reading mode
- Assistant keyboard control
- Chrome long descriptions
- Chrome Reading mode
- Chromebook on-screen keyboard
- Chromebook Select to Speak
- Chromebook Text-to-Speech settings
- Docs voice typing
- Google Meet hardware spoken feedback
- Smart home device controls
- Related resources
Android Action Blocks
You can customise widgets on your Android home screen to help you perform your everyday tasks with a single tap. Learn about Action Blocks.
Android Reading mode
Personalise your screen reading experience when you customise the contrast, colour and font size of text, or have the content read out for you. Learn how to use Reading mode. Watch a video on how to use Reading Mode.
Assistant keyboard control
Instead of your voice, you can activate your Google Assistant with your keyboard. Learn how to type with the keyboard.
Chrome long descriptions
Open long descriptions for:
- Complex images
- Charts
- Graphs
Learn how to use the Chrome extension for long descriptions.
Chrome Reading mode
You can customise your reading experience on Chrome with Reading mode in the side panel. Learn how to use Reading mode in the side panel.
Chromebook on-screen keyboard
You can use the on-screen keyboard to:
- Type or handwrite text
- Add images to files
- Documents
- Emails
Learn how to use the on-screen keyboard.
Chromebook Select to Speak
You can use read aloud to:
- Hear specific words
- Parts of a page
- Entire pages
Learn how to hear text read aloud.
Chromebook Text-to-Speech settings
You can customise voice, speech rate, pitch, volume and more. Learn how to change the language or voice of spoken texts.
Docs voice typing
You can use your computer's mic to record what you say, and the voice typing converts it into text. Learn how to type and edit with your voice.
Google Meet hardware spoken feedback
You can listen to the text on the active screen with spoken feedback. Learn how to use the Google Meet touchscreen for accessibility.
Smart home device controls
You can utilise your voice or the mobile app and control smart home devices to activate lights, adjust a smart thermostat and more. Learn how to control smart home devices.