Watch & Read: Control Amazon Fire Tablet with Voice Access

Date & Time

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 1:20 PM PDT  

Location

Platinum 4 (AMAZON)  

Description

This session caters to individuals interested in motor impairment-related assistive technology. We welcome users, researchers, developers, technologists, caregivers, and anyone passionate about accessibility and inclusive technology solutions. A high-level overview of motor impairment-focused assistive technology will be included, touching on Switch Access, Eye Tracking, Voice AI Assistants, etc. Primarily, we will focus on the capabilities of the Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) tablet, specifically the functionalities of Voice Access, and participants will gain insight into how this feature transforms the tablet into a versatile tool for hands-free navigation, enabling tasks such as reading, video consumption, web browsing, and more. Additionally, we will discuss the technical intricacies and challenges inherent in developing and implementing Voice Access solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of this user group.  

Audience

Information & Communications Technology

Audience Level

Beginning  

Session Summary (Abstract)

Do more without your hands. Join us for an overview of motor assistive technology, a dive into key use cases of Voice Access on Fire HD 10 (2023) tablet, and a discussion of key technical development challenges.  

Primary Topic

Augmentative and Alternative Communications (AAC)  

Secondary Topics

• Blind/Low Vision
• Digital Accessibility
• Mobility

 

Session Type

General Track  

Presenter

• Ryan French
  Amazon

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