Apple Introduces New Feature for Cognitive Accessibility
- Techradar
Assistive Access uses innovations in design to distill apps and experiences to their essential features in order to lighten cognitive load.
The feature reflects feedback from people with cognitive disabilities and their trusted supporters, focusing on the activities they enjoy and that are foundational to iPhone and iPad: connecting with loved ones, capturing and enjoying photos, and listening to music.
Assistive Access includes a customized experience for Phone and FaceTime, which have been combined into a single Calls app, as well as Messages, Camera, Photos, and Music.
The feature offers a distinct interface with high contrast buttons and large text labels, as well as tools to help trusted supporters tailor the experience for the individual they support. For example, for users who prefer communicating visually, Messages includes an emoji-only keyboard and the option to record a video message to share with loved ones.
Users and trusted supporters can also choose between a more visual, grid-based layout for their Home Screen and apps, or a row-based layout for users who prefer text.
“The intellectual and developmental disability community is bursting with creativity, but technology often poses physical, visual, or knowledge barriers for these individuals,” said Katy Schmid as senior director of National Program Initiatives at The Arc of the United States.
“To have a feature that provides a cognitively accessible experience on iPhone or iPad that means more open doors to education, employment, safety, and autonomy. It means broadening worlds and expanding potential.” Schmid added.
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