Enable Screen Reader Mode

Purpose: Use this document as a resource for how to enable Screen Reader mode within ctcLink.

Audience: All Staff, Faculty and Students.

Instructions for Screen Reader Users

There are two different options for enabling screen reader mode: Accessibility menu or My Preferences page.

Accessibility Menu

  1. To turn Screen Reader Mode on using the Accessibility menu, select the Accessibility menu button on the top banner from the Home page.
  2. Select Enable Screen Reader mode from the available list options:
    1. Enable Screen Reader Mode
    2. Keyboard Shortcuts
    3. Accessibility Help

Note: If the Enable Screen Reader Mode option is not in the menu, that means Screen Reader mode is already enabled.

  1. Select "Yes" if you would like screen reader mode to persist for subsequent logins or select "No" if you only want it enabled for this login.
  2. Select the Back button.

My Preferences Page

  1. To turn Screen Reader Mode on using the My Preferences page, select the Action menu button on the top banner from the Home page.
  2. Select the Enter key.
  3. The menu options display:
    1. Personalize Homepage
    2. My Preferences
    3. Help
    4. Sign Out
  4. Use the down arrow and choose the My Preferences sub-menu.
  5. The My Preferences page displays.
  6. In the main content area General Settings section, select the Accessibility Layout combo box.
  7. Use the Enter key to expand the combo box and then choose the Screen Reader Mode ON option.
  8. Select the Save button in the main content area of the page.
  9. Use the Enter key to save the page.
  10. Select the Action menu button on the top banner.
  11. Press the Enter key.
  12. Use the down arrow key and choose the Sign Out.
  13. Sign In again. This will ensure that screen reader mode is on.

Instructions for Individuals without Visual Impairment

There are two different options for enabling screen reader mode: Accessibility menu or My Preferences page.

Enable Screen Reader Mode Using the Accessibility Button

Follow the steps below to enable/disable screen reader mode for your user ID using the Accessibility button.

  1. Select the Accessibility menu button (the person within the circle) on the top left of the banner. (Your Self-Service tiles will vary.)
  2. Select the Enable Screen Reader Mode option from the list.
Enable Screen Reader Mode Using the Accessibility Button
  1. A pop up message will display saying, "Screen reader mode will be enabled. Would you like to persist this setting for subsequent sessions?"
    1. Yes - A confirmation message will display saying, "Screen reader mode is now enabled and remains in effect on subsequent logins. Use the Back button to return to the previous content."
    2. No - A confirmation message will display saying, "Screen reader mode is now enabled for this session only. Use the Back button to return to the previous content."
    3. Cancel - Cancels the screen reader request.
Screen Reader Mode will be enabled message. Would you like to persist this setting for subsequent sessions? YES NO CANCEL buttons
Confirmation message will display saying, "Screen reader mode is now enabled and remains in effect on subsequent logins message
  1. Process Complete
Enable Screen Reader Mode Using the My Preferences Page

Follow the steps below to enable/disable screen reader mode for your user ID using the My Preferences page.

  1. Select the Action menu button (three vertical dots) from the top banner of the Home page.
  2. Select the My Preferences option from the Action drop down list.
  3. The My Preferences page appears. (Your Self-Service tiles will vary.)
  4. In the General Options section, select one of the following options from the Accessibility Layout list:
    1. Screen reader mode off - Select this option to disable accessibility features.
    2. Screen reader mode on - Select this option to enable the accessibility features.
Enable Screen Reader Mode Using the My Preferences Page General Settings Accessibilty Layout
  1. Once the screen reader mode has been changed, a pop up notification will display stating, "Your are changing the screen reader mode. When you save your preferences, you will be sent to a confirmation page in order to activate the mode selected."
  2. Select the OK button.
  3. Save your changes.
General Setting Screen Reader mode change message and ok button
  1. A confirmation message will display saying, "Screen reader mode is now enabled/disabled. Use the Back button to return to the previous content."
Confirmation Screen Reader Mode message
  1. Sign out of the system and Sign in again for your changes to take effect.
  2. Once you make this change, it will remain active until you decide to enable/disable the Screen Reader Mode feature again.
  3. Process complete.

Video Tutorial

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Video Tutorial via Panopto

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