+This page provides information about accessibility options in the UCSC Genome Browser, including +internal configuration settings and third-party tools. While we are not affiliated with the external +tools listed, we offer them as helpful suggestions for improving accessibility. If you know of +additional resources that may benefit the community, please contact us at +genome-www@soe.ucsc.edu so we can consider including them.
+ ++Fonts: The Genome Browser supports various fonts that can facilitate reading and +interpretation of the tracks display. These include the OpenDyslexic font designed by Abbie Gonzalez +to mitigate some of the common reading errors caused by dyslexia, and the + +Atkinson Hyperlegible font, designed by the +Braille Institute.
++The font can be configured anytime from the tracks display via the blue bar menu Genome Browser +> Configure, the keyboard shortcuts C + F, or clicking the + button below the image.
+ ++Font sizes and tooltip sizes: The font size and tooltip text size can also be changed in +the same configuration menu shown above. The tooltip text size is shown when you mouseover any +items.
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+Inverted colors and high contrast display: We recommend using native OS tools for color +display options on the Genome Browser. Below is an example of our tracks display using +the "Inverted Colors Mode" as outlined by the Operating System and Browser Accessibility Display Modes page on the A11Y Project website. High contrast +and Filtered colors mode may also be helpful.
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+Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS): Some users have found the Visual Snow Relief Overlay +tool useful in reducing symptoms of the visual snow condition. The tool creates a static noise +overlay that allows users to interact with the windows and controls underneath the overlay. +However, please note the +Medical Disclaimer regarding the use of this tool.
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