accessibility tools

noun

UK /əkˌsesəˈbɪləti tuːlz/

US /əkˌsesəˈbɪləti tuːlz/

Accessibility tools are things that help everyone use a place, a device, or a website more easily.

The school added accessibility tools like ramps and screen readers so all students could join in.

SYNONYMS

assistive aids helpful devices support tools adaptive equipment enabling tools

RELATED WORDS

ramp screen reader captioning braille wheelchair

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Software features that make computers and websites easier for people with disabilities to use.

The browser's accessibility tools let him enlarge the text and read it aloud.

3. Physical features in a building that help people move around safely and easily.

The museum's accessibility tools include elevators, wide doors, and handrails.

4. Special classroom aids that help students learn in ways that suit them.

Her teacher used accessibility tools like audiobooks and large-print worksheets.