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iOS 9 is Here. So What’s New in Apple’s Switch Control for Users with Limited Mobility?

Oct 02, 2015

Filed under: accessibility,  ALS,  apple,  cerebral palsy,  CP,  ebooks,  hands-free,  iBooks,  iOS,  iPad,  iPhone,  Kindle,  MS,  parálisis,  Quadriplegia,  Quadriplegic,  quads,  Reading,  Siri,  spinal cord injury,  switch access,  switch control,  Tecla,  tecla shield,  Wheelchair

Apple’s operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch was recently updated, and with this update comes some interesting new features. Two of the most relevant new features for accessibility are 3D Touch and Hey Siri. 3D Touch introduces...

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How to set up your Tecla Shield (with explainer videos)

Apr 14, 2015

Filed under: Android,  Computer,  iOS,  iPad,  iPhone,  Mac,  MacOS,  PC,  Quadriplegic,  quads,  set-up,  switch access,  switch control,  Tablet,  Tecla,  Tecla Access,  Tecla Next,  Tecla Shield,  Wheelchair,  Windows

How to set up your Tecla Shield (with explainer videos) Here's a step-by-step guide on how to set up your Tecla Shield. Get your Tecla Shield ready! Turn on the Tecla Shield. Select your Tecla Shield mode (the default mode is Switch Control for iOS and MacOS devices, indicated by...

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What's new in iOS 8 accessibility for users with motor impairments?

Nov 04, 2014

Filed under: AAC,  Accessibility,  ebooks,  hands-free,  iOS,  iPad,  iPhone,  Mobile Phone,  Quadriplegia,  Quadriplegic,  quads,  Siri,  smartphone,  speech recognition,  switch control,  Tablet,  voice control,  voice over

In every iteration of iOS, new features are added to improve the user experience for individuals with disabilities. Here's a list of new features and enhancements in iOS 8 that target individuals with mobility impairments, including spinal cord injuries, strokes,...

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Siri vs iOS Switch Control for hands free iPhone access

Aug 13, 2014

Filed under: Accessibility,  hands-free,  iOS,  Mobile Phone,  Quadriplegia,  Quadriplegic,  quads,  Siri,  smartphone,  speech recognition,  switch control,  Tablet,  voice control,  voice over

We’ve heard a number of times that access to the iPhone (or iPad) would be solved IF individuals with limited mobility could have access to Siri or some other powerful voice recognition protocol or app.  While Siri is useful to people unable...

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