by Apple Inc.
Apple publishes detailed accessibility documentation and feature guides at apple.com/accessibility, covering the full range of built-in tools across its hardware and operating systems. Accessibility is treated as a core product feature rather than an add-on, with new capabilities released in each annual OS update and available free to all Apple device users.
For mobility and smart home access, key features include Voice Control (hands-free device operation using spoken commands), Switch Control (scanning-based access for users with minimal voluntary movement), Eye Tracking (controlling iPhone and iPad entirely with eye gaze, introduced iOS 18), AssistiveTouch (on-screen gestures for limited dexterity), and HomeKit integration with Siri enabling voice or switch control of hundreds of smart home devices — lights, locks, thermostats, cameras, and appliances.
People with mobility impairments, upper-limb differences, spinal cord injury, ALS, and cerebral palsy who rely on switch access, eye gaze, or voice commands to use technology and manage a connected home environment without physical touch.
Ava is an ADA-compliant live captioning app that converts speech into real-time, color-coded text for deaf and hard-of-hearing users in one-on-one and group conversations. It integrates with Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams and supports more than 50 languages.
Ava
The Urban Xplorer is a lightweight, adjustable folding white cane made from aerospace aluminium, designed for blind and low-vision users navigating city environments. It comes in four sizes (Small through X-Large) and features a redesigned dome tip, hardened aluminium joints, and a foam grip. The cane is built to handle common urban obstacles such as cobblestones, sewer grates, and uneven sidewalks.
Awarewolf
Google Live Transcribe is a free Android app that converts speech and surrounding sounds into real-time on-screen captions, making everyday conversations more accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing users. Developed in partnership with Gallaudet University, it supports more than 120 languages and processes all audio on-device for privacy.
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