Accessibility

If you are blind or have low vision, there are several assistive technologies and settings that can help you navigate and use our website more effectively:

• Screen Readers: Software such as JAWS, NVDA (free), or VoiceOver (built into Mac and iOS) can read the contents of a web page aloud. Our site is designed with proper heading structure, alternative text for images, and semantic markup to support screen reader navigation.
• Keyboard Navigation: You can navigate our website entirely using a keyboard. Use the Tab key to move between links and interactive elements, Enter to activate them, and Esc to close dialogs.
• Text Size: Most browsers allow you to increase the text size for easier reading. Press Ctrl + + (Windows) or Cmd + + (Mac) to zoom in. Press Ctrl + 0 to reset.
• Screen Magnification: Built-in tools like Windows Magnifier or Mac Zoom (activated via System Preferences > Accessibility) can enlarge portions of the screen for easier viewing.
• Color and Contrast: You can change the colors displayed on screen using your operating system or browser settings. High contrast modes are available on Windows (Settings > Ease of Access > High Contrast) and Mac (System Preferences > Accessibility > Display).
• Mouse Pointer: If you have difficulty seeing the mouse pointer, you can change its size and color through your operating system settings. Windows users can go to Settings > Ease of Access > Cursor & pointer; Mac users can adjust this in System Preferences > Accessibility > Display.

If you have difficulty using a keyboard or mouse, speech recognition software may be a good alternative. These tools allow you to navigate websites, fill in forms, and interact with content using your voice:

• Dragon NaturallySpeaking: A powerful speech recognition program that lets you control your computer and dictate text by voice. It works with most web browsers and can be used to navigate our website, click links, fill out forms, and more.
• Windows Speech Recognition: Built into Windows, this free tool allows voice control of your computer. Access it through Settings > Ease of Access > Speech.
• Mac Dictation and Voice Control: macOS includes built-in dictation and Voice Control features that let you navigate and interact with websites hands-free. Enable Voice Control in System Preferences > Accessibility > Voice Control.

If you are deaf or hard-of-hearing, the following tips and tools may help you get the most from our website and any multimedia content:

• Transcripts: Where available, we provide text transcripts for audio and video content so you can read the information at your own pace.
• Captioning: Video content on our site includes captions where possible. If you find a video without captions, please let us know so we can address it.
• Volume Controls: Most browsers and media players have built-in volume controls. You can adjust the volume of audio and video content independently of your system volume.
• Visual Notifications: Consider enabling visual notifications on your computer or mobile device so you receive on-screen alerts instead of auditory cues. This can be configured in your operating system's accessibility settings.