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Wireless Independence Now!

A review of accessibility features on:

• Smartphones

• Phablets

• Tablets

http://www.wirelessrerc.gatech.edu/

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Accessibility – What does that mean?

• Wireless accessibility is the ability to access and benefit from mobile phones and tablets.

• Accessibility means that a product, device, service, or environment is available and usable to as many people as possible.


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Where to Find Accessibility Settings on Apple Devices (iPhone/iPad)

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Where to Find Accessibility Settings on Android Devices (LG, Samsung, HTC, Motorola)

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Voice Control & Accessibility Shortcut

Apple Devices (iPhone/iPad):

• Siri – Voice Control

• Accessibility Shortcut

Android Devices (LG, Samsung, HTC, Motorola Phones/Tablets):

• Google Now & Ok Google – Voice Control

• Accessibility Shortcut


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Apple Devices (iPhone/iPad)

Siri – Voice Control Accessibility Shortcut

Press and hold the Home button

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Android Devices (LG, Samsung, HTC, Motorola Phones/Tablets)

Google Now & OK Google – Voice Control Accessibility Shortcut

Say, “Ok Google”

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Guided Access on Apple Devices


• Guided Access



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Guided Access

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Screen Readers & Text to Speech


• VoiceOver – Screen reader

• Text to Speech

• Speak Selection


• TalkBack – Screen reader

• Speak Passwords

• Text to Speech output


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VoiceOver – Screen Reader VoiceOver – Screen Reader Settings

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Text to Speech Speak Selection and Speak Screen

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Talk Back – Screen Reader Talk Back – Screen Reader Settings

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Speak Passwords Text to Speech

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Dictation


• Dictation

• SWYPE (3rd party app that costs $0.99)


• Dictation

• SWYPE (Built into Android, free)


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Dictation SWYPE (3rd Party App, $0.99)

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Dictation SWYPE

Video Calling (FaceTime) on Apple Devices (iPhone/iPad)

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Image courtesy of Apple

Video Calling (Hangouts) on Android Devices (LG, Samsung, HTC, Motorola Phones/Tablets)

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List Makers and Reminders

Apple Device (iPhone/iPad)

• Reminders


• Google Keep


Reminders on Apple Devices (iPhone/iPad)

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Google Keep on Android Devices (LG, Samsung, HTC, Motorola Phones/Tablets)

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Accessibility Resources

Resources to find Accessible Apps and Devices

• Apple’s App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/genre/mobile-software-applications/id36?mt=8

• Google Play: https://play.google.com/store

• Windows Phone Store: http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/featured-apps

• FCC Accessibility Clearing House: ach.fcc.gov

• Global Accessibility Reporting Initiative (GARI): Ability to compare device accessibility features and filter by dexterity, seeing, hearing and cognition: www.gari.info

AT&T’s Accessibility Resources

• AT&T National Center for Customer with Disabilities (NCCD) for Wireless Services: Assist with questions about alternate billing, AT&T equipment, accessories, features, and services. Voice calls: 1-866-241-6568; TTY calls: 1-866-241-6567

• AT&T Sales and Service Center for Disability and Aging for Wireline Services: Assist with questions about alternate billing format, AT&T equipment, accessories, features, and services. Voice calls: 1-800-772-3140; TTY calls: 1-800-651-5111

Wireless RERC’s Resources

• Direct links to manufacturers and service providers accessibility sites: wirelessrerc.gatech.edu/node/365

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https://itunes.apple.com/us/genre/mobile-software-applications/id36?mt=8





https://play.google.com/store

http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/featured-apps





ach.fcc.gov

http://www.gari.info

wirelessrerc.gatech.edu/node/365

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