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Accessibility for every student

When all students can fully participate in the learning experience in their own way, everyone benefits. That's why we create Google for Education products with accessibility in mind, to help every student learn, be inspired, and achieve their full potential.

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Engaging students across needs and learning styles

Students in the same classroom learn in different ways. To support all students, we design technology to help educators meet the needs of every student, including those with impaired vision or hearing, physical disabilities, and diverse approaches to processing new information.

At Google, we believe accessible design is just good design. We create Google for Education products with accessibility in mind, to help every student learn, be inspired, and achieve their full potential.

Tools for all students

Building strategies for lifelong learning

When students have the tools they need and understand how to use them, they build confidence and develop learning strategies that can help them for the rest of their lives. Features such as visual aids, closed captioning, and real-time collaboration in Google Workspace help overcome barriers to learning for all students, whether they have a lifelong or temporary disability, or learn best under specific conditions.

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A young student prepares to tap a tablet laying on a table, displaying a touchscreen keyboard.
Personalized learning

Unlocking access to inspiring experiences for all learners

Providing options for how students can use technology and do their work creates pathways to learning for all students. For example, Chromebook features such as ChromeVox and Select-to-Speak aid students who need visual or audio support while giving all students different ways to access information. Once you customize settings on a Chromebook, they’re applied every time a student logs in on any device, saving time and keeping students focused on learning.

Inclusive experiences

Empowering every student to participate and succeed

Every student brings a different set of strengths, perspectives, and needs to the classroom. From text magnification to voice typing to Braille support, Google for Education products make it easier for all students to learn side-by-side with their peers. Chrome extensions create even more possibilities for learning experiences that are both individualized and inclusive.

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“What works for kids with special needs works for everyone. The strategies that work, just work.”

Suley Castillo, Instructional Coach, Dallas ISD

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Learn about Google’s accessibility features and tools

Download and share this quick guide to the accessibility settings and features built into Google Workspace and Chromebooks, as well as Chrome extensions you can add on.

Download Google Classroom VPAT

Administrators can download an accessibility conformance report (VPAT) for Google Classroom. Download.

More resources for educators and administrators

Find training, lessons, and answers to common questions to help you get the most out of Google’s accessibility features.

Get familiar with accessibility in Google Workspace, ChromeOS, and Chromebooks

Google Workspace for Education

Use built-in features to aid learning and comprehension

Explore how Google Workspace apps including Docs, Sheets, Forms, and Slides can support teaching strategies for different needs and learning styles.

ChromeOS and Chromebooks

Access and personalize custom settings across devices

Find out how customizable settings in Chromebooks help every learner access information and learn in the way that works best for them.

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Learn how Google can help

Get in touch with a specialist who can help you choose the right products and features to meet your students’ needs.

Explore accessibility features and tools

Download and share this quick guide to accessibility options in Google Workspace and Chromebooks.