Firefox Web Browser Add-ons

Mozilla Firefox is a widely uused web browser that serves as an alternative to Internet Explorer.  The code for Firefox is open source, so any developer can create an add-on for Firefox to make it more accessible or for use as a learning tool.  A significant number of free add-ons are available to be added to Firefox web browser that facilitate web access and learning.

NOTE: Some add-ons may not work with the latest version of Firefox (currently Firefox 5.0).  Older versions of Firefox are available for download at OldApps.com.  Most add-ons work with Firefox 3.6.18.

Access Firefox: Because the Internet is for Everyone

• A website focused on the accessibility options built into Firefox. 
• Extensive catalogue of Firefox add-ons and themes that can make web browsing more accessible.

• Helpful general information on using Firefox, installing add-ons, etc.

MITS Collection of Firefox Add-ons by Ira Socol

• to make your browser accessible to virtually all students
• for Firefox installed on a PC (Windows)

MITS Mac Collection of Firefox Add-ons by Ira Socol  

• to make your browser accessible to virtually all students
•  for Firefox installed on a Mac

Some Examples of Firefox Add-ons that Facilitate Access

• Theme Font & Size Changer (Enlarges font on toolbars, in menus, etc.)

• Page Zoom Buttons (Set of toolbar buttons to control size of font and images on web pages)

• Text to Voice (Text-to-Speech for reading web pages)

• Answers.com (Alt-Click on any word to find definition and pronunciation)

• Hyperwords (Click on any word on a web page and bring up a rich set of reference tools)