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Google sites, Features and options, User resources – Google Accessibility Administrator Guide User Manual

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Administrator Guide to Accessibility

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Google Apps Services & Accessibility

Google Sites

Google Sites is mostly accessible for blind and low-vision users. In terms of screen

readers, ChromeVox or JAWS can be used. Users can also navigate Google Sites by utilizing

keyboard shortcuts.

Features and options

Supports the use of screen readers

Many tasks are keyboard accessible

User resources

Screen Reader instructions for Google Sites:

http://support.google.com/sites/bin/

answer.py?answer=1637080

Google Sites keyboard shortcuts:

http://support.google.com/sites/bin/

answer.py?answer=189191

Areas for development

Much of the core scripting functionality critical to interacting with Google Sites is not

usable from the keyboard alone, nor through interaction with Assistive Technology.

VPAT documentation

Google Sites VPAT documentation:

http://www.google.com/sites/accessibility.html