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,...

What is Switch Control Mode in Apple's iOS?

Oct 08, 2014

Filed under: Accessibility, apple, hands-free, iOS, iPad, iPhone, Quadriplegic, smartphone, switch control, Tablet

Introduced in iOS7, Apple's “Switch Control” is an accessibility feature that allows users with very limited mobility to control their entire iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch in combination with ability switches tied to their device through a switch interface, like...

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...

How to turn pages in iBooks using single switch and iOS switch control

Aug 01, 2014

Filed under: Accessibility, ebooks, hands-free, iOS, iPad, iPhone, Quadriplegic, quads, smartphone, switch control, Tablet

This video shows how easy it is to turn pages in iBooks using "iOS Switch Control" and as little as a single switch connected by bluetooth to the device through the Tecla Shield switch interface.

Como cumplir con la reforma Mexicana de telecomunicaciones en materia de accesibilidad

Jul 25, 2014

Filed under: Accesibilidad, Android, discapacidad, iPad, iPhone, manos-libres, parálisis, reforma, smartphone, tablet, tableta, teléfono

Mexico recently announced their telecommunications legislation reform which will put a greater emphasis on telecom providers to accommodate users with disabilities. (Blog post in Spanish)

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

What is Switch Control Mode in Apple's iOS?

Siri vs iOS Switch Control for hands free iPhone access

How to turn pages in iBooks using single switch and iOS switch control

Como cumplir con la reforma Mexicana de telecomunicaciones en materia de accesibilidad