Technology handouts
Welcome to our library of technology handouts. Here you will find practical guidance on a range of devices, software and accessibility features.
We regularly add new topics and update existing handouts. Technology changes quickly so some information may occasionally be out of date. If you spot anything that needs updating please contact us by emailing technology@sightforsurrey.org.uk.
Use the buttons below to display subsections and links to the handouts. Each handout opens a PDF in a new browser tab where you can read or download it.
If you use a screen reader such as JAWS or NVDA, you may find it easier to open the PDFs in Adobe Acrobat Reader, which will require some minor configurations to ensure that files are correctly displayed for screen reader use. Visit Download Adobe Acrobat Reader or contact technology@sightforsurrey.org.uk for guidance.
Apple
iPhone with VoiceOver
The following lessons have been designed for users of iPhone models which don’t have a Home Button, in conjunction with the VoiceOver screen reader and iOS 26. Compatible devices include all iPhone models from the 11 series and later, which all support iOS 26.
Lessons 1 to 3 cover essential beginner skills including:
- Understanding the buttons and switches found on your iPhone
- Starting and exiting VoiceOver
- Navigating screens and using VoiceOver gestures
- Opening and closing apps
- Changing VoiceOver settings
- Typing and editing text
Lessons 4 to 10 build upon the skills learnt and introduce specific apps.
Artificial Intelligence
WhatsApp with VoiceOver
Android
General Accessibility
WhatsApp with TalkBack
Zoom Cloud Meetings
JAWS
Although These handouts have been created for users of JAWS, the majority of information found in each handout is also applicable for other screen reading applications, such as Windows Narrator, NVDA and SuperNova Screen Reader.