The telephone has come a long way since inventor Alexander Graham Bell made the first call nearly a century-and-a-half ago. Now, it’s no longer a communication device glued to our ear but a multipurpose tool for navigating the world. For people with hearing loss or impairment, the iPhone 17’s accessibility features make life run smoothly […]
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iOS 17 Accessibility Features: Speech
Communication is vital for all of us, but it can also create barriers, especially for people with disabilities. The new iOS 17 not only offers non-speaking communication, but it also gives literal voice to the voiceless. Speech Is Just a Tap Away With Live Speech, users can type what they want to say or choose […]
iOS 17 Accessibility Features: Vision
iPhones now account for more than 50 percent of smartphones sold in the United States. To remain inclusive of current and prospective users, Apple has introduced new accessibility features for the latest iPhone system, the iOS 17. These features and settings support vision, mobility, hearing, speech and cognitive needs. This first of five blogs will […]
iOS 17 Accessibility: Mobility
In this world of increased communication, mobile phones have evolved from convenience items into vital tools. But with all of the hand movement involved in using them, they can seem inaccessible to people with limited mobility. iOS 17’s accessibility features are opening them up to a wider variety of users. When it comes to hands-free […]
Apple iOS 17 Brings More Accessibility Enhancements
Apple is known for being inclusive — creating technology that works for everyone! Their products are inclusive by design with built-in accessibility features to help users connect and create in the ways that work best for them. And the accessibility enhancements that come with the new iOS 17 are no different. While the accessibility features […]
Monday Tech Tip: iOS Control Center
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us how to add features and tools to the iOS Control Center on an iPhone or iPad, which allows quick access to those tools and features. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about the iOS Control Center.