Sophie Van Zee

Accessibility Assignment
Apple’s Accessibility Features

Apple devices, whether its an iphone, ipad, or macbook all provide a series of accessibility
features that students can use to aid them in using technology to further their learning.
These Features can help students with...

Visual or
Language
Physical
Disabilities Auditory Barriers
Reading
Disabilities

Impairments
5 Accessibility Feature Examples
Accessibility
Features On Iphone
and Other Apple
Devices

1. Siri
2. Spoken Content
3. Assistive Touch
4. Subtitles & Captions
5. Voice Over
Siri
A familiar Apple accessibility feature,
siri is very useful. Siri can be summoned
by speaking “Hey Siri” or by holding a
button. Users can voice their questions
or commands to siri or they can type
them out. Siri can provide the user with
much information and assistance.
Spoken Content

Under the accessibility settings is a section called “Spoken

Content”. With this feature the user is able to prompt the
device to speak the screen or selected text on the device so
that someone who is unable to read the content or the screen is
able to hear what is on the screen in front of them. There is
also an option for typing feedback so that the users typed
content can be read back to them.
Assistive Touch

Assistive Touch is a feature for users who have a hard time using a
touch screen or pushing buttons. With this feature you can use a
joystick or other accessories to help the user make certain actions
on the device. It can also be used without an accessory. It is done
by changing how certain actions on the device are performed such
as adding shortcuts that require less maneuvering or allowing
simple taps or custom gestures in place of longer touches or
buttons to complete actions.
Subtitles & Captions
for Videos

When used with supported apps, users can

have subtitles or captions on the videos
they watch on their devices. Users with
language barriers can watch videos in
english with the subtitles of their native
language, also users who are deaf or hard
of hearing can use SDH closed captioning
which is specially formatted for those
individuals.
 Voice Over
Speech, Braille, and VoiceOver
Recognition This feature is great for users with visual
impairments, not only does this feature tell you
what is on your screen, but also guides you as
you move from app to app, allows you to set
certain gestures to do certain actions, and you
can set the language, pitch, and verbosity. You
can also set up onscreen braille or handwriting
in this feature, so if you cannot type on a
regular keyboard you have options.