Google Accessibility Administrator Guide - Manual (Page 9)

Administrator Guide to Accessibility 9
Google Apps Services & Accessibility
Gmail
POP and IMAP access This feature is enabled by default in your control panel. It allows
your users to continue accessing their email in their familiar email client. For instructions
on how to enable/disable access, go to http://support.google.com/a/bin/
answer.py?answer=105694 . For a full list of supported email clients, go to http://
support.google.com/mail/bin/answer.py?answer=75726 .
Themes This feature is enabled by default in your control panel. It allows your users to
customize the look and feel of their Gmail accounts by choosing their own colors and
background schemes. Users with visual or learning impairments may benefit from the
High Contrast theme. Changing themes does not affect the content or functionality of
Gmail, nor does it alter any settings applied by the administrator, such as a customized
logo. For instructions on enabling/disabling themes, go to http://support.google.com/a/
bin/answer.py?answer=1185265 .
Google Apps Sync for Microsoft Outlook This feature is enabled by default in your control
panel. This plug-in lets you use Microsoft Outlook ® as a client for Google Apps email,
calendar, and contacts. Email, calendar events (including recurring meetings), and
contacts are all synchronized between Google Apps and Microsoft Outlook. To learn more
about Google Apps Sync for Microsoft Outlook, go to http://support.google.com/a/bin/
answer.py?answer=148484 . To download Google Apps Sync for Microsoft Outlook, go to
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gappssync .
ChromeOS
ChromeVox ChromeVox, our screen reader for ChromeOS, is already pre-installed on
Chromebooks and Chromeboxes. Users simply need to press Control+Alt+Z to turn on
accessibility.
Allow accessibility extensions By default, users can install any extension or application.
As administrator, you can choose to block specific extensions and applications, or choose
to block all extensions and applications except for specific ones that you approve. You can
also choose to pre-install specific extensions or applications.
• If you choose to allow/block specific extensions, make sure users can download and
use accessibility extensions. You can do so by following the instructions at http://
support.google.com/chromeos/a/bin/answer.py?answer=1375694 .
• You can also pre-install other accessibility extensions at the administrative level. To do
so, please follow the instructions at http://support.google.com/a/bin/
answer.py?answer=188453 .