Apple releases new tools to meet the needs of folks with mobility, hearing and cognitive disabilities

MobiHealth News May 20, 2021
Mallory Hackett

Despite the prevalence of disabilities and the ongoing work of GAAD, significant digital accessibility gaps exist today.

Just in time for Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Apple has released a bundle of new software features across its operating systems designed for people with mobility, vision, hearing and cognitive disabilities.

“At Apple, we’ve long felt that the world’s best technology should respond to everyone’s needs, and our teams work relentlessly to build accessibility into everything we make,” Sarah Herrlinger, Apple’s senior director of Global Accessibility Policy and Initiatives, said in a statement.

“With these new features, we’re pushing the boundaries of innovation with next-generation technologies that bring the fun and function of Apple technology to even more people – and we can’t...

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