This resource is designed to help educators explore the full range of built-in accessibility features available on iPad, with a focus on what’s new and improved in iPadOS 26. The guide organizes Apple’s accessibility tools by their five categories, Vision, Physical & Motor, Hearing, Speech, and General. Making it easy for teachers to understand what each feature does and how it can support learners more effectively.
Inside, you’ll find updated explanations of key tools such as Accessibility Reader, Braille Access, Head and Eye Tracking, enhanced Live Speech and Personal Voice, Background Sounds, Magnifier, and new options within Text Size, Spoken Content, and Switch Control. Each section is written to help educators quickly connect the feature to student needs.
To support practical classroom integration, the guide also includes a collection of instructional use cases. These examples highlight how accessibility features can strengthen reading comprehension, writing fluency, research skills, executive functioning, communication, and self-regulation. From Speak Screen for students with dyslexia, to Dictation for learners who struggle with handwriting, to Live Text for research and vocabulary building, the goal is to show how accessibility tools can remove barriers and create more inclusive learning experiences for all students.
Educators can use this guide during planning, coaching conversations, IEP/504 collaboration, or professional learning sessions. It serves as both a quick-reference overview and a deeper invitation to explore the powerful ways iPadOS 26 supports all learners.
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