Accessibility - Screen Reader Instructions

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Note

  • Currently the ‘Enable Screen Reader Mode’ option at the LionsLink web login page does not automatically activate.
  • Until a permanent fix is in place, please manually adjust your individual preferences to enable the screen reader mode. 
  • After you make the change, it will remain active until you decide to turn the feature off.​
  • Use the Classic View to begin this process.

There are two instructions for enabling screen readers.

  1. Instructions for Screen Reader Users with sight impairment.
  2. Instructions for Screen Reader Users without sight impairment.

The first set of instructions will be for Screen Reader Users with sight impairment.

Sight Impairment Screen Reader Instructions

Step 1

  1. To turn ‘Screen Reader Mode’ on, select the ‘Action’ menu button on the banner.
  2. Press your keyboard’s ‘Enter’ Key.
  3. The menu options display:
    1. ‘Personalize Homepage’
    2. ‘My Preferences’
    3. ‘Help’
    4. ‘Sign Out’

Step 2

Use the keyboard down arrow and choose the ‘My Preferences Sub-Menu’.

Step 3

  1. The ‘My Preferences’ page displays.
  2. In the main content area ‘General Settings’ section, select the ‘Accessibility Layout’ combo box. 
  3. Use the keyboard ‘Enter’ key to expand the combo box and then choose the ‘Screen Reader Mode ON’ option.
  4. Select the ‘Save’ button in the main content area of the page. 
  5. Use the keyboard’s ‘Enter’ key to save the page.

Step 4: Sign Out and Sign In Again

  1. Select the ‘Action’ menu button on the top banner.
  2. Press your keyboard ‘Enter’ key.
  3. Use the ‘Down Arrow Key’ and choose ‘Sign Out’.
  4. ‘Sign In’ again. This will ensure that screen reader mode is on.

Screen Reader Instructions Without Sight Impairment

The ‘Student Homepage’ in ‘Classic View’ displays information that may not be visible in the ‘Student View Dashboard’.

Step 1

After logging in, click on ‘Student Homepage’.

Step 2

You will be in the ‘Student Homepage’.

Step 3

Using the ‘Three Dot’ menu, click ‘Preferences’.

Step 4

In ‘My Preferences’, the ‘General Settings’ section, click ‘Accessibility Layout’, choose ‘Screen Reader Mode ON’ option. Select the ‘Save’  button in the main content area of the page. 

Step 5

  • Log out of LionsLink.
  • Log into Classic View for your settings to take effect.