Many portable devices such as mobile phones and tablets have built-in accessibility settings which have been designed to make these devices easier for individuals to use. These can include voice control, one handed mode, speech to text, increased font size and more. Each device has different accessibility setting options and below are some links to accessibility settings for common devices (current as at 1 August 2019).
All devices
- https://mediaaccess.org.au/digital-technology/mobile
- https://mediaaccess.org.au/digital-technology/mobile/android
- https://mediaaccess.org.au/digital-technology/mobile/ios-%E2%80%93-ipad-iphone
Android
- https://www.androidpit.com/android-accessibility-settings
- https://www.computerworld.com/article/3346010/android-accessibility-features.html
- https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/6006564?hl=en
Apple
- https://www.apple.com/accessibility/
- https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/ipad/ipad9a2465f9/ios
- https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT204390
Samsung
- https://www.samsung.com/au/support/mobile-devices/accessibility-features/
- https://www.samsung.com/uk/accessibility/mobile-assistant-menu/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67S_BUSIEjE
- https://www.samsung.com/uk/accessibility/overview/
The MND NSW FlexEquip service does not endorse or show preference for any device or device information provider. If further specific information or assistance is required please contact your device supplier or manufacturer or your occupational therapist.