Enable Screen Reader in PeopleSoft and Online Center

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Information

With the upcoming rollout in June 2024, PeopleSoft is introducing a new method for enabling ADA accessibility, specifically the screen reader functionality.

 

Environment

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

 

Process

Accessing Screen Reader Mode

  • An accessibility icon will be located at the top of the page when accessing PeopleSoft via a computer or tablet, and at the bottom of the page when using a mobile phone.
  • Click the accessibility icon to access the following options
    Mobile View
    View of the homepage that is shown when first logging into the Online Center from a mobile device. There is a toolbar on the bottom of the screen with three icons. The Accessibility icon is the one furthest to the right and looks like a person within a circle.
    Desktop View
    Main PeopleSoft Toolbar with three icons shown. The icon furthest to the right in the Accessibility icon which looks like a person inside a circle.

Enable Screen Reader Mode 

Displays the popup that is shown when Enable Screen Reader Mode is selected. It says: Screen reader mode will be enabled. Would you like to persist this setting for subsequent sessions? with a Yes, No, and Cancel button displayed.

  • For This Session: Activates screen reader mode for the current session.
  • Persist for Subsequent Sessions: Keeps screen reader mode active for all future logins for the selected environment. 

 

Disable Screen Reader Mode

  1. Click for the Action Menu.
  2. Select My Preferences.
  3. Open General Settings.
  4. Under Accessibility Layout, select Screen reader mode off.
  5. Click Save.

The My Preferences page is displayed with the General Setting section selected. The Accessibility Layout choice is highlighted by a box and has a field that can be clicked to enable/disable the screen reader mode.

Additional Accessibility Features

Keyboard Shortcuts: Displays the available keyboard shortcuts.

Accessibility Help: Provides help pages, including:

  • Welcome: Introduction and overview of available help.
  • Screen Reader Mode: Instructions on using the screen reader.
  • Page Layout in Screen Reader Mode: Details on page layout in screen reader mode.
  • About Keyboard Shortcuts: Information on benefits and usage of keyboard shortcuts.
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