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How to use the accessibility settings on an ios device ?

To change the accessibility settings on an IOS device, you need to go to the right settings tab. First, open the "Settings" application on your home screen. Then, scroll down to find the "Accessibility" tab and tap it. You can then change the settings of your choice.

Vision/Visual settings :

• VoiceOver, Spoken Content, Audio Descriptions : To hear the contents on your screen read aloud, as well as descriptions of the various visual components
• Zoom, Display and Text Size : To enlarge the content on your screen at your will, including fonts and icons
• Motion : To disable or reduce the motion on your screen

Physical and motor settings :

• Touch, Side Button, Voice Control, Switch Control, Face ID : To reduce the need for movement (typing, taping, etc) while using your device
• Control Nearby Devices, Apple TV Remote : To control various devices from your phone
• Keyboards : To change your keyboard’s aspect and shortcuts

Hearing/Audio settings :

• Hearing Devices : To connect your phone to your hearing aid
• Subtitles and Captioning : For automatic subtitles and captions on content with an audio component

Using these settings in a work environment
When providing an IOS device to an employee with a disability, it is important to consider the various settings that may be useful to them.
For instance, you may work with a employee with an hearing impairment. A work phone set up to connect with their hearing aid, as well as automatic captioning on their device if necessary, may be helpful to them.
When an employee is given their work phone, the person handing them the device should consult them about a possible need to set up any accessibility setting. Indeed, some accessibility settings (such as VoiceOver, Text Size, or Voice Control) should be ready-to-use when the employee receives their device, as using the phone with basic settings first to set up the accessibility settings themselves can be frustrating at best, and impossible at worst, for your employee.
Another example: if your employee is visually impaired, the phone font will need to be adapted to his or her needs.
Several modifications are possible : bold text, large text...
If the employee needs to adjust the font size, he/she just has to follow these steps :

• Open the "Settings" application,
• go to the "Accessibility" tab,
• select "Text display and size",
• select "Larger text",
• and then adjust the font size according to his preferences.