Enable Screen Reader in PeopleSoft and Online Center

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Information

Effective June 2024, PeopleSoft has introduced an updated method for enabling ADA accessibility features, specifically Screen Reader Mode. This mode optimizes the interface for users navigating with assistive technology.

Environment

  • PeopleSoft (CS, HR, FS, and the Online Center)

Process

Accessing Screen Reader Mode

An accessibility icon (the universal access symbol) is available on every page. Its location depends on your device:

  • Computer or Tablet: Located in the top header toolbar.
  • Mobile Phone: Located in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen.

Mobile View

View of the homepage when first logging into the Online Center from a mobile device. A toolbar at the bottom shows three icons; the Accessibility icon (a person within a circle) is on the far right.

Desktop View

Main PeopleSoft Toolbar showing three icons. The Accessibility icon (a person inside a circle) is the furthest to the right.

Enable Screen Reader Mode

When you click the accessibility icon, a confirmation window will appear:

Popup window titled Enable Screen Reader Mode. It asks: Screen reader mode will be enabled. Would you like to persist this setting for subsequent sessions? Buttons for Yes, No, and Cancel are displayed.

  • Select "No": To activate screen reader mode for your current session only.
  • Select "Yes": To persist this setting, keeping screen reader mode active for all future logins on that device.

Disable Screen Reader Mode

If you have persisted the setting and wish to turn it off, follow these steps:

  1. Click the Action Menu icon (the vertical ellipsis/three dots).
  2. Select My Preferences.
  3. Open General Settings.
  4. Under Accessibility Layout, select Screen reader mode off.
  5. Click Save.

The My Preferences page showing the General Settings section. The Accessibility Layout field is highlighted, showing where to toggle screen reader mode off.

Additional Accessibility Features

  • Keyboard Shortcuts: This menu displays a list of available shortcuts for faster navigation.
  • Accessibility Help: Provides specialized help documentation, including:
    • Welcome: Overview of available accessibility features.
    • Screen Reader Mode: Best practices for using a screen reader with PeopleSoft.
    • Page Layout: Technical details on how the layout adjusts in accessibility mode.
    • About Keyboard Shortcuts: In-depth guide on shortcut benefits.

 

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