Explore iOS Low Vision Tools for Education and Daily Life

Date & Time

Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 11:20 AM PDT  

Location

Grand CD  

Description

In this session, we'll explore iOS accessibility features tailored for individuals with low vision. Whether you're a low vision iOS user aiming to enhance your device's usability or an educator assisting low vision students, this session caters to your needs. We'll delve into a range of tools and features designed to customize on-screen experiences with iPhone and iPad. Come to learn fun and engaging ways to teach or practice using these features, and learn the practical applications for daily living, reading, and writing. Key topics include built-in iOS features such as Dynamic Type, Zoom and Zoom Controllers, Magnifier, Display settings, enhancing readability with Safari Reader and iBooks, and Spoken Content. We will also explore some third-party iOS applications. The session will focus on demos and how-to descriptions, so the audience can take away specific tips and begin applying them immediately. Community feedback is an essential part of developing the most accessible software. This session will include a brief description of the most useful ways to share your feedback, including steps on how to write a great bug report.  

Audience

• Higher Education
• Disability Specific
• K-12 Education

Audience Level

Beginning  

Session Summary (Abstract)

Explore iOS accessibility features for low vision users, which make the iPad and iPhone a multi-tool for low vision access. Explore the latest on-screen and real-world scenarios for daily life or an educational setting.  

Primary Topic

Blind/Low Vision  

Secondary Topics

Education  

Session Type

General Track  

Presenter

• Bianca Yacoub
  Apple Inc

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