Visual accessibility for genealogists using Family Historian compared to Family Tree Maker 2024

People with visual impairments face significant challenges using computers due to inaccessible design. Family Historian genealogy software from Calico Pie is the most flexible genealogy program I have encountered as regards display customizations. Many digital platforms fail to meet accessibility standards, making navigation difficult or impossible with screen readers. Common issues include unlabeled buttons, poor contrast, and non-semantic layouts. Graphical user interfaces (GUIs) rely heavily on sight, leaving blind users dependent on keyboard shortcuts or voice commands. Without alternative text or keyboard navigation, many features remain out of reach. This video demonstrates the required steps to customize the Family Historian Focus Window to a much more striking view including good use of visual contrasts. 0:00 Intro 1:59 Customize Screen 3:42 Font Size 5:00 Screen colours 11:05 Root Person 12:20 Navigation ---------------------------- Hex codes for demonstrated changes ---------------------------- Focus Window Fill - original 4f5050 - modified 333333 Tab Fill - original 868888 - modified - 929292 Box Text - original 444468 - modified 000000 Box Fill - original DBDBDB - modified FFFFFF Title Fill - original FFFFFF - modified FFC761 (adjust brightness) Title Selected - original A3B9CD - modified FFC761 (adjust brightness) Selection Active - original A3B9CD - modified FFC761 (adjust brightness) Selection Inactive - original BECEDC - modified FFC761 (adjust brightness) Child Heading - original DADAA5 - modified FFFFDD ---------------------------- 006358 Focus Window Fill - RootsMagic green