Google Workspace for diverse learners

The needs and learning styles of every student will differ. 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.

Children using an Acer Chromebook to communicate.

Making tools more accessible for all, worldwide

Keep more students included, engaged and informed with Google for Education. Our tools are designed to be accessible for as many students as possible, including those with physical and sensory disabilities and specific learning disabilities.

  • Child creating slide presentations on a Chromebook laptop.

    Theresa Darroch, Vice Principal, Upper Grand District, USA

    'My grade 5/6 students can independently create documents, slide presentations and videos using apps. Their enthusiasm for reaching beyond is infectious.'

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  • Two children sharing knowledge with each other.

    David Crooks, Primary Teacher, Towerbank Primary School

    'We pride ourselves on giving our students ownership of their learning and also sharing the skills they have with others, such as pupils or teachers.'

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  • Girl using accessibility features on a Chromebook with headphones.

    Chad Flexon, Supervisor of Instruction, Harrison Township

    'When we first saw the accessibility features in Chromebooks and Google Workspace, I don’t think we knew what a huge benefit this would be for special education. We now see the benefits of letting students become personally responsible for learning, and giving them the freedom to create work.'

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Feature availability across Google Workspace for Education

Screen reader
Keyboard shortcuts
Braille display
High-contrast support
Change buttons to text
Type with voice
Add caption tracks

Gmail

Calendar

Drive

Docs

Sheets

Slides

Forms

Sites

Classroom

Meet

Groups

Gmail

Send and receive mail, manage contacts and organise your messages with assistive technology to support more learning styles.

Animation showing Gmail accessibility features, such as contrast.

Screen reader

Open up powerful screen reader features in an experience customised to your unique needs.

Keyboard shortcuts

Create quick and easy keyboard shortcuts based on your preferences.

High-contrast themes

Make Gmail easier to read with a variety of high-contrast themes.

Buttons in your Gmail toolbar

Take actions on your email simply with customised buttons in your toolbar.

Docs

Use Docs to create, edit and collaborate on documents with assistive tools to support a variety of needs and learning styles.

Animation showing sound accessibility features on Google Docs

Screen reader

Use Docs with compatible screen reader programs to hear text read aloud and easily edit, comment and collaborate.

Braille display

Use a braille display to read and edit documents.

Type with your voice

Let your voice do the composing with this powerful feature built into Docs.

Keyboard shortcuts

Set quick shortcuts to your most-used commands in Docs.

Slides

Create, edit and collaborate on presentations with accessibility tools and customisations to support more learners.

Animation of Google Slides accessibility tools

Screen reader

Navigate your slides simply with screen reader compatibility built in.

Braille display

Use a braille display to read and edit your presentations.

Keyboard shortcuts

Set quick shortcuts to your most-used commands in Slides.

Closed captions

Add live captions while you’re presenting in Google Slides and Google Meet.

Accessibility apps

Apps within reach of more learners

Forms

Edit forms with a screen reader and set up quick keyboard shortcuts for greater accessibility.

Calendar

Use Calendar with compatible screen reader software, easy keyboard shortcuts and automatic syncing with Microsoft Outlook.

Sheets

Comment, collaborate and edit spreadsheets with screen readers, and set up easy keyboard shortcuts.

Drawings

Edit drawings with a screen reader and use a braille display to read and enter text.

Google Meet

Use Google Meet with screen readers and live captions. You can also add keyboard shortcuts for Meet, Meet Chrome extensions and the Meet app.

Drive

Upload, create, edit and share files with Drive on the web. Use accessibility tools and customisations to leverage Drive for learners with diverse needs.

See how Google Workspace is empowering more students to participate and succeed