G Suite 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.
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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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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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Chad Flexon, Supervisor of Instruction, Harrison Township
'When we first saw the accessibility features in Chromebooks and G Suite, 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 G Suite for Education
Gmail
Calendar
Drive
Docs
Sheets
Slides
Forms
Sites
Classroom
Hangouts
Groups
Gmail
Send and receive mail, manage contacts and organise your messages with assistive technology to support more learning styles.
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.
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.
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 Hangouts Meet.
Apps within reach of more learners
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Forms
Edit forms with a screen reader and set up quick keyboard shortcuts for greater accessibility.
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Calendar
Use Calendar with compatible screen reader software, easy keyboard shortcuts and automatic syncing with Microsoft Outlook.
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Sheets
Comment, collaborate and edit spreadsheets with screen readers, and set up easy keyboard shortcuts.
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Drawings
Edit drawings with a screen reader and use a braille display to read and enter text.
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Hangouts Meet
Use Hangouts Meet with screen readers and live captions. You can also add keyboard shortcuts for Hangouts, Hangouts Chrome extensions and the Hangouts app.
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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 G Suite is empowering more students to participate and succeed
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Harrison Township benefits from accessibility tools
Teachers use accessibility features available on the district’s Chromebooks to help more students.
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Ontario’s Upper Grand District, USA, gives equal access to learning tools using Chromebooks
Text-to-speech and speech-to-text features have been game-changers for the district.
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Creating an 'accessibility for all' culture in classrooms through technology
Accessibility features can improve the learning experience for all students – without singling out those with disabilities.
