It can be challenging to share information about the accessibility features in iOS in a way that our aging family and friends can navigate. Web links can be overwhelming and not necessarily support the unique need. This resource was created straight from the heart. Independence and connections are so important as we support our friends and family members with accessibility needs. Working with our own family members to support their levels of independence, we found it challenging to capture the power of iOS accessibility features in a way that our family members could navigate. It is our hope that this resource will help share the power of iOS accessibility in a “one-stop” format to support dynamic accessibility needs. This resource also has a printable version linked in the book.
About This Resource
“Don’t let temporary, permanent, or circumstantial disability put a damper on your freedom to connect and communicate with others! iPad and iPhone are amazing personalized devices equipped with build accessibility features to support you in many tasks and can help you sustain a level of independence right for you! There are 4 general access categories that Apple uses to structure its accessibility features. Vision, Motor, Hearing, and General. We added a Communication category too. Within each general category, you will find the accessibility features that can transform your independence. Each feature is described in a 4 part fashion (What, How, Learn, and Try). On each feature page, you will learn about what it is, who can benefit, Apple Support page link with explicit instructions, suggestions on what to focus on, and quick steps to move forward and try the feature.”
Accessible Aging: Building independence and freedom with iPad and iPhone.
We hope this resource has an impact!
Melissa Piette and Tammy Trzebiatowski
September 10, 2022
Melissa and Tammy, I really appreciate your book and its title! Good tips and helpful information for all on the accessible features on iPhone and iPad. And so good for us all to understand how we can help make devices enjoyable and enriching for everyone no matter the age!
Things I’ve found helpful especially for folks who have cognitive issues and may be confused on how to answer a call (beside using Siri voice) is to have the iPhone automatically answer calls. This is great when you are calling to check on someone, the iPhone or FaceTime will automatically pickup and you can speak to them. Set up like this:
In addition, having a HomePod mini (ours is bright orange!) and the Home App, lights are turned on and off with Siri voice control - especially helpful when those light switches are hard to identify. Of course music can be to played this way among many other things.
Find My and Tags are helpful for finding those frequently misplaced items or devices.
And using Center Stage on FaceTime calls for visits from family to those who are home bound makes dinner time visits with remote family members very enjoyable.
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