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Wireless Independence Now!

A review of accessibility features on:

• Smartphones

• Phablets

• Tablets

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Accessibility – What does that mean?

• A product, device, service, or environment is available and usable to as many people as possible.

• Wireless Accessibility can be viewed as the "ability to access" and benefit from mobile phones and tablets.

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Where to Find Accessibility Settings on Apple Devices (iPhone/iPad)

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Where to Find Accessibility Settings on Android Devices (LG, Samsung, HTC, Motorola)

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Accessibility Features Helpful for Everyone

Apple Devices (iPhone/iPad):

• Siri – Voice Control

• Accessibility Shortcut

Android Devices (LG, Samsung, HTC Phones/Tablets):

• Google Now and Ok Google – Voice Control

• Accessibility Shortcut

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Apple Devices (iPhone/iPad)

Siri – Voice Control Accessibility Shortcut

Press and hold the Home button

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Android Devices (LG, Samsung, HTC, Motorola Phones/Tablets)

Google Now & OK Google – Voice Control Accessibility Shortcut

Say, “Ok Google”

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Accessibility Features for People who have Difficulty Hearing

Apple Devices (iPhone/iPad):

• Vibrate when Ringing

• LED Flashing for Alerts

• Video Calling

• Hearing Features

Android Devices (LG, Samsung, HTC, Motorola Phones/Tablets):

• Vibrate when Ringing

• LED Flash

• Video Calling

• Hearing Features

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Apple Devices (iPhone)

Vibrate on Ring LED Flash for Alerts

Flash or Vibrate on Android Devices (LG, Samsung, HTC, Motorola Phones/Tablets)

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Video Calling (FaceTime) on Apple Devices (iPhone/iPad)

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Image courtesy of Apple

Video Calling (Hangouts) on Android Devices (LG, Samsung, HTC, Motorola Phones/Tablets)

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Hearing Features on Apple Devices (iPhone/iPad)

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Hearing Features on Android Devices (LG, Samsung, HTC, Motorola Phones/Tablets)

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Accessibility Features for People who wear Hearing Aids

Made for iPhone hearing aids provide a high quality audio connection from your paired iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch directly to your hearing aid without additional hardware and will allow you to manage your hearing aid right from your device.

Third party apps from hearing aid manufacturers allow you to customize audio on their Android device through the app.

Apple Devices (iPhone/iPad/iPod):

• Made For iPhone Hearing Aids

Android Devices (LG, Samsung, HTC Phones):

• Third party apps from hearing aid manufacturers

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Made for iPhone Hearing Aids

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Examples of Made For iPhone Hearing Aid Manufacturers:

• Audibel • Audigy • Beltone • Cochlear • Microtech • NuEar • Resound • Starkey

Manage Audio Settings directly on Device

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Made for Android Hearing Aids

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Hearing Aid Manufacturers offering Third Party Apps for Android:

• Beltone • NuEar • Resound • Starkey

Example – 3rd Party TruLink App

Accessibility Resources

Resources to find Accessible Apps and Devices

• Apple’s App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/genre/mobile-software-applications/id36?mt=8

• Google Play: https://play.google.com/store

• Windows Phone Store: http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/featured-apps

• FCC Accessibility Clearing House: ach.fcc.gov

• Global Accessibility Reporting Initiative (GARI): Ability to compare device accessibility features and filter by dexterity, seeing, hearing and cognition: www.gari.info

AT&T’s Accessibility Resources

• AT&T National Center for Customer with Disabilities (NCCD) for Wireless Services: Assist with questions about alternate billing, AT&T equipment, accessories, features, and services. Voice calls: 1-866-241-6568; TTY calls: 1-866-241-6567

• AT&T Sales and Service Center for Disability and Aging for Wireline Services: Assist with questions about alternate billing format, AT&T equipment, accessories, features, and services. Voice calls: 1-800-772-3140; TTY calls: 1-800-651-5111

Wireless RERC’s Resources

• Direct links to manufacturers and service providers accessibility sites: wirelessrerc.gatech.edu/node/365

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