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  • 10 Things To Know About iPhone Accessibility

    10 Things To Know About iPhone Accessibility

    Updated September 24, 2024.

    The iPhone is quite possibly the most adopted device ever, for people with vision loss. This is because it is accessible out-of-the-box, even if you can’t see the screen at all. If there is one good reason to use an iPhone, there are a hundred good reasons. Here are the top 10.

    How to turn on Accessibility on iPhone

    To find Accessibility in iPhone, go to Settings > Accessibility > Vision. Here you will discover options to personalize settings for VoiceOver, Zoom, Display & Text Size, Spoken Content and Siri. If you need assistance, don’t hesitate to use the #1 tip on this list, call Apple Accessibility Support at 877-204-3930.

    1. Live accessibility support is always available.
    Apple has an Accessibility Support line that you can reach at 877-204-3930. This line is dedicated to addressing the needs of customers with visual, hearing, motor and learning impairments. Don’t go at it alone, call for help 24/7. Get expert assistance with all features in this post, and more.

    2. VoiceOver makes it possible to use the iPhone even if you can’t see the screen.
    VoiceOver is the intuitively designed, gesture-based screen reader that enables people with low vision or total blindness to fully access the iPhone. Touch or drag your finger around the screen and VoiceOver tells you what’s there. Swipe left or right to move from one element to the next. Double-tap to activate a link. VoiceOver is speech output; you do not speak to it, it speaks to you. Click for a list of VoiceOver Gestures.

    3. Siri is ready to follow your voice commands.
    Siri, your virtual assistant, will send text messages, place calls, schedule a meeting, and even turn VoiceOver on and off. Communicate hands free with “Hey Siri” and Siri will always speak responses, so ask a question and hear the answer spoken. Learn more at these links on OE: 10 Things Siri Will Do If You Ask and 10 MORE Things Siri . 

    4. Dictation turns your speech to text.
    Whenever there is a keyboard, there is the option to dictate instead of typing. Tap the microphone key and speak as your words are converted to text. The microphone key is usually located at the lower right corner, below the keyboard or to the left of the space bar. Get started with this step-by-step tutorial: Are You A Dictator?

    5. Speak Screen reads to you upon request.
    Turn on Speak Screen in Accessibility Settings, under the heading: Spoken Content. Turn on Speech Controller and an expandable button will appear on every page, allowing you to adjust voice speed, go back, pause or go forward. Learn more about The Freedom of Speech.

    6. Make the screen easier to see.
    A simple adjustment to Display and Brightness or Accessibility Settings can make your screen easier to read. Try more or less bright, increase the size of text and consider making it bold.

    7. Pinch to Zoom.
    To get a closer look at an image, tap it to expand, then use thumb and index finger to pinch out on screen and zoom in.

    8. The camera turns into a Magnifier with light.
    Turn on the Magnifier in Accessibility Settings and the iPhone’s camera will increase the size of anything you point it at, up to 15x. See details more clearly, and use the flash to light the object. More about this on OE at: Using the iPhone Magnifier.

    9. Safari Reader makes web pages easier to read.
    Tap the AA at left of address bar for page settings, then select Show Reader. This feature magically removes ads and other elements that clutter the page, leaving only the content you want to read without distractions.

    10. Spoken feedback and image recognition assist your photography.
    Using VoiceOver, the camera will say how many faces and where they are in the frame. Hear where and when the photos were taken, and touch the image with 3 fingers to hear description or read text in the photo.

  • Things Siri Will Do, If You Ask

    Things Siri Will Do, If You Ask

    How to Ask Siri for Answers

    Siri is the virtual assistant from Apple, available to help you in iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Mac. We can set “Hey Siri” to respond to our voice without touching the device, or we can summon Siri with a short press on the home button.

    Siri can help us, amuse us, and amaze us. Here are some of the things Siri will do. You just have to know how to ask. When used with VoiceOver, Siri always speaks back.

    Top 20 Siri Voice Commands

    1. Open an app…”Open Camera.”
    2. Reminders…”Remind me to bring home milk.”
    3. Weather…”What is the weather in Seattle?”
    4. Make a phone call…”Call Mitchell.”
    5. Text message…”Tell Evan I’ll be there in 10 minutes.”
    6. Email…”Send an email to Danielle.”
    7. Clock…”What is the time in Rome?”
    8. Set an alarm…”Wake me at 6.”
    9. Music…”Play Let It Be.”
    10. For more you can just ask Siri…”What can you do for me?”
    11. Settings…”Turn on Do Not Disturb.” And more.
    12. Translate…”How do you say Good Morning in Spanish?”
    13. Sports…”Did the Giants win?”
    14. Contacts…”What is Frank’s address?”
    15. Stocks…”What is Apple’s stock price?”
    16. Location…”Where is the nearest Bank of America?”
    17. Photos…”Show my Photos from Montauk.”
    18. Maps…”Get me directions home.”
    19. Q&A…”How many ounces in a liter?.”
    20. Web Search…”Search the web for Siri commands.”
  • Be Aware of Privacy Settings

    Be Aware of Privacy Settings

    Privacy is a topic of increasing concern to everyone, and it should be. In the age of mobile technology we have developed the bad habit of accepting without understanding what we’ve agreed to. The default privacy settings in our mobile technology, are automatically set to allow tracking of our everyday activity while creating a digital profile of personal data, which is always used, and often sold to third parties without our knowledge or permission. We are told, the main reason for all this surveillance is to send us ads targeted at, what is presumed to be our preferences. And it may even sound like that’s a good thing, but it’s actually pretty creepy and very sneaky.

    Be aware and don’t give up your personal data unknowingly. The language is not always clear and the default settings are not always in your favor. Take these steps to limit your exposure.

    Graphic image symbolizes hidden identity
    Graphic image symbolizes hidden identity

    Apple iOS Privacy Settings

    On iPhone, turn off ad tracking and stop all apps from sharing and selling personal data for the purpose of marketing products to you. Go to Privacy > Tracking > Allow Ads to Request to Track > Off. Next scroll down in Tracking to Apple Advertising and turn off Personalized Ads. In Privacy Settings also go to Analytics and Improvements to Share iPhone & Watch Analytics and turn it Off. 

    Android and Google Settings

    Update Privacy Settings at myaccount.google.com or on Android, go to Settings > Privacy > Activity Controls and select your primary Google account. Turn off Web & App Activity, turn off Location History, and turn off YouTube History. Go to Ad Settings and turn off Ad Personalizations.

    Delete Voice Recordings Daily

    Get into the habit of deleting your voice recordings from voice assistants and smart speakers on a daily basis. It’s as easy as saying, “Delete everything I’ve said today,” to Alexa or Google. To delete Siri recordings, go to Settings> Siri & Search> Siri & Dictation History, then Delete Siri & Dictation History.

    All the assistants have technical support available by phone; they can help you better understand the policies and get the settings updated. Here are the support phone numbers.

    Alexa Technical Support: 877-375-9365

    Apple Accessibility Support: 877-204-3930

    Google Home Support: 855-971-9121

    A previous version of this article was published Mar 30, 2020, and updated Aug 16, 2022.

  • Smart Speakers: You Ask, They Answer

    Smart Speakers: You Ask, They Answer

     

    It should come as no surprise that the voice-activated smart speaker is a favorite technology product for people with vision loss. Finally, a talking technology that is truly uncomplicated and incredibly intelligent.

    If you don’t yet have one, chances are you soon will.  According to Smart Speakers Statistics: Report 2021, the largest consumer of smart speakers is the United States. Amazon currently leads the pack however, by 2025, the annual unit sales for smart speakers could reach 300 million with Google projected to grab a 50% share of the market.

    Just for starters, the speakers enable voice interaction with the internet, family, friends, home appliances and fixtures, news, shopping and entertainment. Often called voice assistants, they are known to most of us on a first name basis as Alexa, Google, and Siri. From their earliest stages of development, smart technology has been a dream come true for everyone because it truly does makes life a little easier.

    The speakers are sold in a range of prices from $30 to $250, depending on the size and the sound quality. Smart hubs may combine a speaker with a display screen and run upwards of $250. The functionality of voice assistant Alexa and Google is consistent in all size speakers regardless of price. Apple recently introduced the HomePod Mini at $99 to replace the original high end HomePod (priced at $349). Unfortunately, Apple’s Siri still ranks way behind Google or Alexa, in terms of job performance.

     

    Amazon Echo Dot. Credit: Time
    Amazon Echo Dot. Credit: Time

     

    Amazon announced they will reallocate company resources to maximize the Echo Alexa business. Google and Apple will do their best to elevate their assistants to try and outdo Alexa. We’ll see plenty more competition from the likes of Microsoft, Samsung, LG, and others. That means more choices and even better technology to come.

    The thrill of turning on the lights with your voice is here for the asking. The speaker can become the hub for your smart home. Wifi connected outlets make upgrades easy to execute and there are thousands of Alexa, Google, and Siri compatible products on the market already.

     

    Here are just some of the things you can do with your smart speaker:

    • Play music by artist, song, album or genre
    • Get the news
    • Set a timer or an alarm
    • Listen to popular podcasts or radio
    • Find a TV program
    • Get calendar events and reminders
    • Get weather, traffic, travel and flight information
    • Turn on the lights
    • Check the dictionary for spelling and definitions
    • Control the thermostat
    • Play games
    • Calculate simple and complex mathematics
    • Create a shopping list
    • Cook with step by step recipes
    • Answers a multitude of questions
    • Request a Lyft
    • Get stock quotes
    • Find a restaurant or local business
    • Turn on the lights
    • Find out what movies are playing locally

     

    The setup process begins with an app downloaded to your smartphone.  This is exactly where we became acquainted with our first virtual assistant, Siri. Visually impaired iPhone users were delighted to be among the earliest beneficiaries of this accessible technology, and now it’s nice to see everyone else follow. 

     

    Main image credit: Google

    This post was originally published on Feb 16, 2018 and updated Sep 23, 2022

  • Siri, Schedule My Calendar Appointment

    Siri, Schedule My Calendar Appointment

    Keeping a calendar accurate and up-to-date is not something we all do well. Missing an appointment, because it never got on the schedule, is embarrassing to say the lease. Calendar management becomes all the more challenging with a visual impairment.  Perhaps it would be easier, and more efficient if you had an assistant or even a digital assistant like Siri.

    Working with an artificially intelligent voice assistant is similar in ways to working with a live human, both require very specific instruction and a degree of patience. The interaction can be messy at the start but don’t give up so fast, you and your assistant will come to terms. It’s all about what you say and how you say it.

    Schedule appointments

    Activate Siri with a long press on the power button, home button, or by saying “Hey Siri.”  Practice asking Siri to schedule, change, update, cancel or review your calendar appointments (or events).

    • “Hey Siri, schedule a call with Lisa Rose on Thursday at 10 a.m.”
    • “Schedule an appointment on June 2nd at 3 p.m. with Dr. Smith.”
    • “Schedule lunch today at 1.”

    Siri will repeat (or display) the details and ask if you’re “Ready to schedule it?” If you answer “No” Siri will ask if you’d like to change it or just cancel?”

    Cancel, change or update an appointment

    • “Cancel dinner tomorrow with Steve.”
    • “ Change my dentist appointment on Tuesday to Thursday morning at 11.”
    • “Move my 10:00 appointment today to 11:00.”

    Siri will ask you to confirm your request if it is unclear.

    Review or check your schedule

    • “What’s on my schedule tomorrow?”
    • “What is on my calendar for Saturday?”
    • “Do I have anything scheduled on March 12?”

    Set calendar alerts

    As important as getting the appointment scheduled, is being reminded of it coming up with calendar alerts.

    • Go to Settings> Calendar> Default Alert Time> select how long before the appointment you’d like to be alerted, choices include 5, 10, 15 or 30 minutes before, 1 or 2 hours before, 1 or 2 days before, and 1 week before. On this page, you can also set Birthday Alerts.

    By default, your appointments made with Siri will go to all devices linked to your Apple ID: iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch Mac, Apple Watch, and Home Pod.

  • Episode 1: Siri, Google & Alexa

    Episode 1: Siri, Google & Alexa

    The voice assistants are wildly popular, and particularly helpful for people with vision loss. In this episode, learn from OE’s tech expert Dorrie Rush, who they are, what they can do and why we love them.

     

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  • Event Recap: Siri, Google & Alexa

    Event Recap: Siri, Google & Alexa

    OE’s September Accessibility Session at MEETH was lively.  Attendance was excellent and our audience was actively engaged, even in the midst of a change of rooms, technical difficulties, and a fire alarm, thankfully false.  The podcast that would have been created from the recording of this event, did not work out exactly as originally planned, but that will be redone soon, in a quieter setting, and available for all to enjoy.

    The voice assistants, Siri, Google & Alexa, are powered by Artificial Intelligence, technology that mimics cognitive human function, such as learning, planning and problem solving.  It comes as no surprise that this technology is being adopted at a rapid rate by everyone, especially people with vision loss.  It makes life a little easier and a little more interesting. The voice interaction eliminates the stress of reading with low vision.  A myriad of tasks are there for the asking.  To get their attention just say, “Hey Siri,” “Okay Google,” or “Alexa.”

    We access our digital assistants on smart speakers, mobile devices and computers.  In fact, it is possible to call upon all 3 assistants from 1 iPhone.  Both Alexa and Google Assistant are available for iOS, however there is no Siri for Android.  You may be partial to one or another, and you may think your assistant is the smartest, or not.  While they are quite comparable in ability and intelligence, when put to the test, Google is numero uno, followed by Alexa, then Siri.  But they’d all be the first to tell you, they’re still learning.

    Although it feels as if we’ve known them forever, Siri, Alexa and Google were all introduced within this decade.  Siri was launched as an app in 2010, and acquired shortly after by Apple.  Amazon Echo & Alexa came to life in 2014, creating the first smart speaker for home.  Google got in the game in 2016 delivering Google Home & Google Assistant, serious competition to Amazon.  And Siri’s high end Home Pod just joined the group in 2018.

     

    What can they do?

    You can always just ask, Siri, Google or Alexa, “What can you do?” However, there are no complete answers because the list goes on and on and on.

    Keeping Time

    • What time is it?
    • Set an alarm for 6 am.
    • What time is it in Tokyo?
    • Set a timer for 10 minutes.
    • Set multiple times simultaneously with Google or Alexa.

    Checking Weather

    • What’s the weather going to be like?
    • Is it windy?
    • Is it raining?
    • What’s the humidity?
    • What will the weather be like in Paris tomorrow?

    Dictionary

    • How do you spell “ophthalmology?”
    • What is the definition of “integrity?” 
    • Is “user-friendly” hyphenated?

    Math Calculations

    • What is 500 divided by 8?
    • What is 177 times 12?
    • What does 5,679 minus 834 equal?

    Get the News

    • What’s the latest news on CNN?

    Radio

    • Play WNYC radio.

    Podcasts

    • Play The Daily from The New York Times.

    Stock Quotes

    • What is Apple trading at today?

    Music

    • Play Nora Jones.
    • Play the Beatles.
    • Play “My Way” by Frank Sinatra.
    • Play Beethoven.

    Sports Updates

    • Are the Yankee’s winning?
    • What’s the score for the NY Giants?
    • When does the NBA season begin?

    Shopping

    • Alexa reorder vacuum bags.
    • Hey Google, buy paper towels.

    And More…

    • Turn on the lights.
    • Play relaxations sounds.
    • Get an Uber.
    • Schedule calendar events.
    • How do you say “voice assistant in Italian?
    • Apple Pay $25 to Bert.
    • Apple Pay $20 to Dan.
    • Send a message to Jill.

     

    Do They Respect Your Privacy?

    The question is can these technologies be trusted to protect or respect your privacy?  The answer is probably not.  When you agree, and we all do, to their privacy policies, because you want to use their technology, you are basically agreeing to give them access to your personal information.  We’re not talking about your social security number, financial information, or the skeletons in your family closet; we’re talking about the questions you ask and the searches you request.  This is information that is recorded and may be used to market products to you or to improve the responses you receive.  It’s hard to say definitively how much they have on you.  The invasions of your privacy can be limited, and that responsibility falls on you.  So if this is concerning, read the policies you are agreeing to to and limit your exposure where possible.

    Apple’s privacy policy is the most customer centric, Google’s the least.  Basically, Google takes liberties with their policy, but they also provide privacy controls that give you choices about how they use your information.  We discovered, for example, you can delete your voice recording in the Alexa app, or simply say, “Alexa, delete everything I said today.”  It’s important to review your app settings and opt in or out as you deem appropriate.

    All the assistants have technical support available by phone, they can help you better understand the policies and get the settings updated.  Here are the phone numbers to call, followed by a few links to interesting policy references.

    • Alexa Technical Support: 877-375-9365
    • Apple Accessibility Support: 877-204-3930
    • Google Home Support: 855-971-9121

    You can finally delete (most of) your Amazon Echo transcripts. Here’s how

    Hi Alexa, How Do I Stop You From Listening In On Me?

    Apparently, Apple Was Listening To Some Siri Recordings — But It Has A New Privacy Policy

    Google Privacy Policy & Terms

     

  • 9/12 Siri, Google & Alexa

    9/12 Siri, Google & Alexa

    Join Us September 12, 2019 At MEETH

    Voice assistants are extremely popular and very useful.  Let’s put them to the test and discover what they do best!

    Please RSVP for this as seating is limited.

    [easy_media_download url=”mailto:[email protected]?Subject=RSVP for Sept 12″ target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”RSVP Now”]

     

     

    The session is led by:

    Dorrie Rush
    Chief Content Officer
    OEPatients.org

     

    WHEN

    Thursday, September 12, 2019
    3 to 4 pm

     

    WHERE

    Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital
    The Blue Room, 2nd Floor
    210 East 64 Street
    (between Third and Second Ave.)
    New York, NY 10065

     

    WAYS TO RSVP

    Phone: (212) 702-7760
    Email: [email protected]
    Online: meethaccessibility.eventbrite.com

     

     

    Event Flyer

     

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    Accessibility Resources for People With Visual Impairments Series

     

    Presented by OE Patients

    Hosted by the Department of Ophthalmology

    Supported by Association for Macular Diseases, Inc.

     

     

  • Hooray For Inclusive Technology

    Hooray For Inclusive Technology

    As I sit down to write an article, a book or a letter, I am really amazed by the many devices that are now available for people with low vision.  I am happy to have them and to have learned to utilize and become comfortable with them.

    A computer with a 26 inch monitor, ZoomText magnification and speech program and large print yellow keyboard, greet me each morning.  I am legally blind, so it is set to show the date and time in very large print.

    An electronic magnifier (CCTV) sits beside my computer, for increasing the size of printed text for research and writing.  A recently purchased printer that scans and copies, enables the scanning of articles and images directly into the computer.  I use a laser printer as well, set up just to print labels.

    I have the luxury of an Amazon Echo and Alexa, which I ask to confirm spelling on any words I am unsure of, and Siri on my iPhone also answers many questions I have. Google too, is very smart and efficient at answering questions about almost anything in the world!

    My iPhone enables texting by voice, using Siri or Dictation, and Siri reads text messages and emails to me.  There is a Speech option in iOS Accessibility Settings that allows me to highlight text and have it read back aloud.  There is also a full function screen reader called VoiceOver, that reads everything when it is engaged. 

    I’m in the process of learning Dragon Speech to Text, which will then enable me to speak directly to the computer and have the words converted to text, appearing on the screen.  This could bring a whole new approach to my writing.

    If technology issues arise there is technical support available 24/7.  Apple’s Accessibility Support Line (877-204-3930) provides expert help for all Apple products. Microsoft products are supported by the Disability Answer Desk (800-936-5900) by phone, and also with the Be My Eyes app, which provides visual assistance.

    You might also try, Talking Camera, Seeing AI and Magnifying Glass on your smartphone, or look through your app store for any of these accessibility apps that can make life a bit easier.  One of my most precious possessions is a mini electronic magnifier that I can carry with me, but now with a magnifying app in the phone, I no longer have to carry two devices.

    It feels lucky to me, having so much technology that compensates for my vision loss and allows me to continue a very productive life.  And if I can benefit from all these advances…so can you!

     

  • How to Create Reminders with Siri

    How to Create Reminders with Siri

    If your memory isn’t quite what it used to be, or you just have too many things on your mind, it’s time to get a little help from your technology. “Reminders” are the new age To Do list, and they’re available wherever you access your digital assistant. This is a great way to keep track of everything you want to recall, like errands, appointments, shopping lists, and projects you’re working on. 

    Telling your mobile phone or smart speaker to schedule a reminder, sounds like an accessibility feature tailor-made for people with vision loss, but the fact is, regardless of age or acuity, reminders are good for everyone! 

    Of course, you can set reminders the old-fashioned way, by tapping and typing, but we totally prefer talking. Here, for example, is what you can do on an Apple iOS device.

    On iPhone, iPad, iPod touch

    To call upon Siri, be sure Settings are turned on for: “Hey Siri” and “Voice Feedback” always.  

    To create a list:

    • Say: Create a new list called Shopping.
    • Say: Add milk to my Shopping list. 
    • Say: Add eggs to my Shopping list.
    • Say: Delete milk from my Shopping list.
    • Say: What is on my Shopping list?

    To schedule a reminder:

    • Say: Remind me to call Jack tomorrow.
    • Say: Remind me to email Jill about the meeting.
    • Say: Remind me to stop at the dry cleaner on my way home.
    • Say: Remind me on Monday that I have a dentist appointment on Tuesday at 8 am.
    • Say: Delete reminder to call Jack. 
    • Say: Do I have any reminders for today?

    It is relatively easy to use these voice commands, and enormously satisfying to get such cooperation from your assistant. Do your best to keep lists and reminders organized and under control. To get started, sit down with your iOS device and begin trying the voice commands listed above. 

    Should you want or need more detail, and don’t mind using the keyboard, here are more options for creating Reminders from Apple.

    Reminders can also be set for Google Home and Amazon Alexa speakers. For guidance on that and for Accessibility Support on iOS, the best way to get yourself properly set up is by calling for expert assistance at the phone numbers below.

    Google Home:  855-971-9121

    Amazon Alexa:  877-375-9365

    Apple Accessibility: 877-204-3930 

  • Accessibility Event Recaps of 2018

    Accessibility Event Recaps of 2018

    This year, we were thrilled to hold our “Accessibility Resources for People With Visual Impairments” series at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital in NYC, supported by the Association for Macular Diseases.

    Events were lively, fun and full of laughter and discussion, covering an abundance of exciting topics, from smart speakers to electronic glasses to the latest and best in accessibility apps. Our audiences spoke up and exchanged thought-provoking opinions on favorites, preferences, and future developments in accessibility.

    If you missed any of our events, not to worry! We return in Spring 2019. Meanwhile, explore the best of this year’s event recaps and accessibility resources below.

    Spring/Summer 2018

    Google Home smart speaker in gray/white colors.

    Smart Speakers

    Alexa, Google, and Siri are the virtual assistants that make life easier for everyone, especially people with vision loss. 

    Read the original article or download the handout.

    The Many Voices of iPhone

    Make the iPhone easier on your eyes using VoiceOver & Speak Screen for text to speech, Dictation to replace typing for speech text, and Siri for voice commands.

    Read the original articles:

    Accessible TV

    Explore the options available for audible TV guides and menus, audio describing programming, and the use of voice commands from cable providers and streaming services.

    Read the event recap.

    Fall / Winter 2018

    Black headphones against a bright yellow background.

    Audio Description 

    Now available on-demand for Broadway shows, museum tours, at the movies, on TV and much more. Explore how this visual voice fills in the missing detail, vividly.

    Read the event recap.

    Electronic Glasses

    Take a closer look at wearable assistive devices, including IrisVision, OrCam, Jordy, eSight, Acesight and Aira, designed to help you see, read, work and navigate with vision loss.

    Read the event recap.

    App Happy

    The apps we love continue to improve and empower us to function better every day. Learn what’s new in our favorite apps and what’s coming up. 

    Read the event recap.

    OE Patients Features Assistive Technology At Empowering Event For People With Vision Loss

    In October 2018, we held an accessibility event featuring smart wearables for people with vision loss. Read about featured electronic glasses, the importance of persistence as a mindset, and the idea of finding a solution that fits your personal needs.

    Read the press release.

    Don’t Miss 2019 Events

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  • 5/17 The Many Voices of iPhone

    5/17 The Many Voices of iPhone

    Join Us May 17, 2018 At MEETH

    Learn how to make the iPhone easier on your eyes using VoiceOver & Speak Screen for text to speech, Dictation to replace typing for speech text, and Siri for voice commands.

    Accessibility Resources for People with Visual Impairments

     

    Presenter:

     

     

    Dorrie Rush 

    OphthalmicEdge.org Patients

     

    WHEN:

    Thursday, May 17, 2018 

    3 to 4 pm

     

    WHERE:

    Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital 

    The Great Hall

    1st Floor

    210 East 64 Street

    (between Third and Second Ave.)

    New York, NY 10065

     

    Please RSVP as seating is limited:

    Phone: (212) 702-7760

    Online: meethaccessibility.eventbrite.com

     

    Event Flyer: 

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    iPhone Dictation Handout:

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    iPhone VoiceOver Gestures Handout: 

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    Save the date for our next session:

    June 21, 2018, 3 to 4 pm

    Accessible TV 

     

    Hosted by the Department of Ophthalmology

    Supported by Association for Macular Diseases, Inc.