Assistive Access puts your iPhone on Easy Mode!

Welcome back to another great episode of Vision Forward's Tech Connect! On today's solo show, Luke is going to demonstrate a nifty feature available on modern iPhones called Assistive Access!

With all the wonderful things that our smartphones can do its easy to get overwhelmed especially if you are low vision, using a screen reader, or didn't grow up using smartphones. But not to worry, Assistive Access can help you avoid things like confusing menus, unused apps, and accidently modifying settings. Using your iPhone with Assistive Access is like bowling with bumpers!

Assistive Access is a way to limit the functions of an iPhone so as to streamline its use. By default, this feature limits an iPhone to five apps which have been simplified and maximized for ease of use. Those fab five are: Calls, Contacts, Messages, Camera and the Magnifier. Luke will demonstrate how these apps have been enhanced, but also how to add or remove apps from the Assistive Access list. (Fair warning, any additional apps you choose to add to this list might not be as simplified as the fab five.)

0:00 Start
0:52 Basics, Where to find it on iPhone, Who is this for?
2:10 Default five apps available: Call, Messages, Camera, Contacts, Magnifier,
4:30 How to Modify Assistive Access settings. Start at iOS Settings, then Accessibility,
7:45 Demo of most simplified and restricted mode, just Calls
8:45 Wrap Up Review of Assistive Access for the iPhone
9:40 Upcoming Live Show Thursday at 11am, LMS Free On-Demand ACVREP Credits
10:42 Goof

Vision Forward's Tech Connect continues to bring you the information you need to make the most out of your devices. Our experts know there are many factors to consider, so if you have any follow up questions please post them in the comments and we will help you find the assistive tech that's best for you.

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