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Wireless Independence Now!

A review of accessibility features on:

• Smartphones

• Phablets

• Tablets

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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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Accessibility Features Helpful for Everyone

Apple Devices (iPhone/iPad):

• Siri – Voice Control

• Accessibility Shortcut

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

• Google Now and 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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Accessibility Features for People who have Difficulty Seeing

Apple Devices (iPhone/iPad):

• VoiceOver – Screen Reader

• Zoom

• Larger Text

• Invert Colors

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

• Talk Back – Screen Reader

• Magnification Gestures

• Large Text

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Apple Devices (iPhone/iPad)

VoiceOver – Screen Reader VoiceOver – Screen Reader Settings

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Apple Devices (iPhone/iPad)

Zoom Larger Text Invert Colors

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

Talk Back – Screen Reader Talk Back – Screen Reader Settings

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

Magnification Gestures Large Text

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Accessibility Features for People who have Difficulty Hearing

Apple Devices (iPhone):

• Vibrate on Ring

• LED Flash for Alerts

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

• Vibrate when Ringing & Vibrate on Touch

• Pulse Notification Light

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Apple Devices (iPhone)

Vibrate on Ring LED Flash for Alerts

Flash or Vibrate on Android Devices (LG, Samsung, HTC, Motorola Phones/Tablets)

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Accessibility Features for People who have Difficulty Touching or Grabbing

Apple Devices (iPhone/iPad):

• Assistive Touch

• Dictation

• Keyboard Shortcuts

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

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

• SWYPE (Built into Android, free)

• Dictation

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Apple Devices (iPhone/iPad)

Assistive Touch Dictation

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Apple Devices (iPhone/iPad)

Keyboard Shortcuts SWYPE (3rd Party App, $0.99)

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

Dictation SWYPE

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Accessibility Features for People who have Difficulty Concentrating

Apple Devices (iPhone/iPad):

• Guided Access

Apple Devices (iPhone/iPad)

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Guided Access

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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