Accessibility in Apple’s iOS7: An Introduction For NJLA 2014, Wed, June 4 th Ocean E: 2:30-3:20 Mary Kearns-Kaplan, MLS MSW Adult Outreach Services Coordinator NJ State Library Talking Book & Braille Center Phone: x834 For Librarians: braille/for_librarians

Disclaimers This is an overview only. Selected accessibility features and apps are presented here. The experts are those who use these accessibility options; not me!

What do the Statistics Tell us? Prevalence of Disability in NJ in 2012 was 10.3%, approx 887,000 residents (was 9.7% in 2010). Vision Loss in U.S. is on the Rise. Between 2000 & 2010, 27% increase in cases of vision impairment in U.S. By 2030, a 71% increase is projected. By 2050, a 210% increase is expected. Sources: (See bibliography: 3, 4, 7)

Causes & Impacts Statistics suggest print impairments could increase. Loss of vision, development and occurrence of arthritis, brain injury, Cerebral Palsy, Dyslexia, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, stroke, etc. can lead to a print-impairment. Psychosocial impacts of print-impairment:  Depression.  Loss of Daily Living Activities.  Social isolation. Sources: (See bibliography: 1,2,5,6)

Apple Accessibility iOS iOS and OSX offer accessibility features for those with these impairments:OSX Hearing Learning Physical Vision

iOS7 Accessibility Settings Where are they in iOS7? SettingsGeneral Accessibility Siri: Voice command on iPhones 4S & higher.

A Word to the Wise Turning on accessibility features in iOS drains the battery.

TBBC‘s World of Assistive iOS7 Features Physical Impairments Vision Challenges Reading Disabilities

iOS7 iPhone5 Accessibility Features: Physical Challenges

iOS7 iPhone5 Accessibility Features: Physical Impairments Assistive Touch: Provides on-screen shortcuts that can be easier than using hand gestures to move around. For example, it can be difficult to pinch, so there is a shortcut. Dictation: microphone on keyboard. Siri: voice command. Switch Control: allows you to use Bluetooth switch hardware to operate your device.

iOS7 iPhone5 Accessibility Features: Reading Disabilities

Guided Access: Can lock out use of more than one app, task, etc. at one time. Several designed for vision impairments, but helpful also to those with reading impairments:  Dictation: Tap the microphone on keyboard.  Siri: voice command.  Speak Auto-text: will speak auto-corrections.  Speak Selection: select text and it will be spoken.  VoiceOver

iOS7 iPhone5 Accessibility Features: Vision Problems

Bold Text (to increase contrast) Dictation: Tap the microphone on the keyboard. Increase contrast. Invert colors: for those with color blindness; can also reduce glare. Large cursor (will find it under the VoiceOver options) Larger Text = “Dynamic Type.” Apps that support it will adjust to your preferred reading size. Siri: voice command. Speak Selection: select text and it will be spoken. Speak Auto-text: Will speak auto-corrections. VoiceOver: Screen reader (text to speech). Zoom (magnification).

iOS7 Accessibility Features: Several Videos “Guided Access in iOS7” “App Camp: iOS 7 Accessibility” from the Tyler Lighthouse in Texas.App Camp: iOS 7 Accessibility Hadley School for the Blind: Instructional iOS7 Accessibility videosInstructional iOS7 Accessibility videos NLS BARD Mobile Videos From AbleNet, “Angry Birds with iOS 7 Switch Control”Angry Birds with iOS 7 Switch Control

A Few Good Apps “What is here today may not be here tomorrow” ColorID = FREE: Camera App identifies colors. ColorID Dragon Dictation: FREE: Speech to Text Dragon Dictation: LookTel Money Reader = $9.99: Reads currency. LookTel Money Reader MyScript Calculator – FREE: Use on-screen hand gestures. MyScript Calculator Sendero GPS LookAround - FREE Sendero GPS LookAround Speak it! $1.99: text to speech. Speak it! Tap Tap See – FREE camera app: scans objects & reads description. Tap Tap See

Just a Few Resources AbleNet University: Free webinars on assistive educational tools. AbleNet University AccessWorld (from the American Foundation for the Blind) AccessWorld Apple Accessibility Web Site Apple Accessibility Tips and Tricks. Apple Accessibility Tips and Tricks AppleVis: iOS user group for those with vision impairments; reviews apps. Review their editorial team app picks of the month AppleVisReview their editorial team app picks of the month Easter Seals: Assistive Technology UpdatesAssistive Technology Updates Hadley School for the Blind: YouTube Instructional Videos on the vision accessibility features in iOS7.Instructional Videos

Some Inspiration From TBBC’s kudos page:TBBC’s kudos page “I am writing you today to Thank you for the wonderful service that your agency provides for so many folks who would not have the ability to enjoy a GOOD READ, without your devices and selection. To mention one of your patients without stating names, for HIPPA purposes, I have a young middle aged man who recently suffered stroke and is now partially paralyzed and Aphasic, suffers from dyspraxia, and apraxia. The gentlemen is a well-read person who is able to reach out to that wonderful world of literature through your service. The gentleman nods his head in appreciation and gratefulness, each time I bring him a NEW selection for him to enjoy. It is my pleasure, but the THANKS goes to your service.”

Bibliography 1. Aarsland D, et al. (2011). Depression in Parkinson disease--epidemiology, mechanisms and management. Nature Reviews Neurology; 8(1): Casten RJ, et al. (2013). Update on depression and age-related macular degeneration. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology; 24(3): Census Bureau, U.S. (2014). State and County Quick Facts: New Jersey.. Available at Accessed 5/20/14.

Bibliography (cont’d) 4. Erickson, W., Lee, C., & von Schrader, S. (2012) Disability Status Report: New Jersey. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Employment and Disability Institute(EDI) Feinstein A. (2011). Multiple sclerosis and depression. Multiple Sclerosis; 17(11): Hochberg C. et al (2012). Association of vision loss in glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration with IADL disability. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science; 53(6):

Bibliography (cont’d) 7. National Eye Institute. (2013). Statistics and Data. Bethesda: U.S. Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Available at Accessed on 10/8/13.

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