Free Accessibility Tools
Have any page read aloud, magnify the screen, switch to high contrast, or make the text bigger. Free, right here in your browser — nothing to install, no account, no cost.
Or press Alt + A from anywhere on the site.
Try them now
Each one works on this page as you read it, and stays switched on as you move around the site. Your choices are remembered in this browser.
Read aloud
A built-in screen reader speaks the page out loud. Works without JAWS or NVDA installed.
Screen magnifier
Magnifies whatever is under your cursor. Choose 1.5x, 2x or 3x.
High contrast
Maximum contrast between text and background, for low vision and for glare.
Bigger text
Enlarges every page on the site, not just this one.
Dark mode
Dark background with light text, to cut eye strain in low light.
Reading guide
A ruler that follows your cursor so you can keep your place in a line of text.
Keyboard navigation
Stronger focus outlines and skip links, so the whole site works without a mouse.
Use them on a book
Our free library of 14,165 titles opens in a reader with the same read-aloud and text controls.
Our Commitment
National Heritage for the Blind (NHFTB) is committed to ensuring that our website and digital services are accessible to all people, including those with disabilities. We believe everyone deserves equal access to information and services.
We strive to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards, which explain how to make web content more accessible for people with visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive disabilities.
Conformance Status
NHFTB is fully conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. We also comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Essential and enhanced accessibility features
Federal accessibility requirements for electronic content
If you already use your own screen reader
The tools above are for people who do not have assistive software installed. If you already use your own, the site is built to work with it rather than around it.
Including the benefit finder and the book reader, not just the home page
So you can jump by heading or region instead of reading top to bottom
No trap, no mouse-only control, visible focus on every interactive element
Text scaling and reduced-motion preferences are not overridden
Need Help?
If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
Email: info@nhftb.org
Include "Accessibility" in your subject line. We respond within 1-2 business days.