Harnessing the Accessibility Features of Mobile Devices for Use as Reasonable Accommodations

1. Harnessing the Accessibility Features of Mobile Devices for Use as Reasonable Accommodations • Lisa Dorinzi, M.A., Teresa Goddard, M.S., Elisabeth Simpson, M.S.

2. Mobile Technology • Overview • Mobile Device Introduction • Problems & Solutions • Sensory • Motor • Cognitive/Psychiatric • Future of Mobile Technology • Questions

3. Mobile Technology • Trends • Mobile device sales are increasing [2011,gartner.com] • 60 million tablets • 472 million smartphones • Number of platforms is growing • Number of apps is continuously increasing • Accessibility features are improving

4. Mobile Technology • Traditional Accommodations • vs Mobile Applications

5. Mobile Technology • 3 Accommodation Approaches • Using an accessibility feature to make a mobile device accessible • Voice recognition/voice commands • Zoom • Text to speech • Using an app or accessory as all or part of an accommodation • Substituting an app for a standalone product • Using an accessory to assist with a job task • Using a mobile device as an accommodation • Telework tool • AT alternative

6. Mobile Technology • Sensory Impairments • Conditions can include: • Hearing Impairment • Deafness • Hard of Hearing • Vision Impairment • Low Vision • No Vision • Color Vision Deficiency • Deafblind • Speech Impairment

7. Mobile Technology • Other Chronic Impairments • Conditions can include: • Infectious Disease • Blood Disorders • Endocrine Conditions • Diabetes • Hypoglycemia • Respiratory Impairment • Asthma • Allergies • Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

8. Mobile Technology • Hearing Limitations • Communication • By telephone • In the field • Using sign language • Respond to Sounds • Ring tone • Alerts • Page • Emergency Preparedness • Evacuate safely

9. Mobile Technology • Hearing Solutions • Communication • Use streaming device to connect to Bluetooth chip • HAC rating • Connect to t-coil • Access video relay services • Z4 Mobile [$0, multi-platform] • Purple VRS [$0, multi-platform] • Respond to Sounds • Use vibrating or visual alerts • Emergency Preparedness • Use texting for emergency notification and communication

10. Mobile Technology • Vision Limitations • Access Information • Access text • Access Images • Respond to alerts • Perceive color • Input Information • Enter text • Access device controls • Work remotely or with restrictions • Work from home or alternate location • Maintain face down posture following retinal surgery

11. Mobile Technology • Vision Solutions • Access Information • Screen magnification • Voice output • VoiceOver [iOS] • TalkBack[Android] • Braille display • Input Information • Voice commands • Braille Keyboard • Device as AT Tool • Device as a magnifier • ZoomReader magnifies and reads printed text [$19.99,iOS]

12. Mobile Technology • DeafblindSolution • HumanWare Communicator App [$99.00, iOS] • Along with with compatible braille keyboard/braille display

13. Mobile Technology • Speech Limitations • Communication • Via text or email • Face to face • By telephone • Follow directions

14. Mobile Technology • Speech Solutions • Communication • Text communication • Use camera images to cue • Use video camera for cuing and video modeling • AAC/speech generating apps • http://www.appsforaac.net/ • http://www.aactechconnect.com/ • Video Chat • Face time [iOS] • Skype [$0, multi-platform]

15. Mobile Technology • Chronic Condition Limitations • Work remotely • Avoid allergens, germs, and environmental toxins • Fatigue • Driving • Optimize Productivity • Prioritizing • Concentration • Manage Condition • Maintain medication/diet/exercise regimen • Work alone • Work safely

16. Mobile Technology • Chronic Condition Solutions • Work remotely • Teleconferencing tools • Email access • Remote access to workplace terminal • Remote Desktop [$0, iOS] • Pocket Cloud Remote Desktop [$14.99, Google Play] • Optimize Productivity • Alerts as reminders • Apps as organizational tools • Manage Condition • Apps to track medication/diet/exercise • Track 3 Diabetes Planner [$2.99, Google Play] • Communicate in an emergency

17. Mobile Technology • Motor Impairments • Conditions can include: • Arthritis • Back Conditions • Cerebral Palsy • Cumulative Trauma Disorders • Carpal Tunnel • Rotator Cuff • Tendonitis • Multiple Sclerosis • Paraplegia

18. Mobile Technology • Motor Limitations • Fine Motor – Use of Hands • Typing • Writing • Grasping • Gross Motor • Lifting • Fatigue & Weakness

19. Mobile Technology • Fine Motor: Built-In Accessibility Features • Apple iOS • Split Keyboard (iPad) • Siri • Android • Voice Recognizer

20. Mobile Technology • Fine Motor: Alternative Input Devices • Panther Connect [$59.99, iOS] • Turns iPad into universally designed computer controller

21. Mobile Technology • Fine Motor: Alternative Input Devices • Switchamajig[$279.95 (controller), $0 (app); iOS] • Turns iPad into 6 switches

22. Mobile Technology • Fine Motor: Alternative Input Devices • Tecla Access [$0, Google Play & iOS] • Wirelessly controls tablet/phone by using wheelchair controls or a standard switch

23. Mobile Technology • Fine Motor: Alternative Input Devices • iPortal Accessibility [varies (controller), $0 (app); iOS] • Wirelessly controls Apple products by using wheelchair joystick or switch

24. Mobile Technology • Fine Motor: Alternative Input Devices • Windows 8 • Tablet-like layout • Compatible with switch access for scanning capabilities • Kindle • PageBot enables switch access • Tablets • Various switch options

25. Mobile Technology • Fine Motor: Alternative Input Devices • Alternate Styluses • Mouth • Adjustable lengths • Ergonomic widths

26. Mobile Technology • Fine Motor: Typing • Speech Recognition • Dragon Dictation [$0, iOS] • Dragon Mobile Assistant [$0, Android] • Dragon Email [$0, Blackberry] • Larger Interface • Big Launcher [$9.99, Google Play]

27. Mobile Technology • Fine Motor: Typing • Implement hand written notes • Convert written notes into typed format • Samsung Galaxy 10.1 and stylus • LivescribeSmartpen & apps

28. Mobile Technology • Fine Motor: Typing • One Handed Keyboard Apps • Frog Pad [Free, iOS] • HansOn [Free, iOS] • OneHand Keyboard [Free, Google Play] • Right or Left Hand Options

29. Mobile Technology • Gross Motor: Lifting • Digitize all documents • Implement E-Book Readers • Kindle • Nook • iPad • Android Tablets

30. Mobile Technology • Gross Motor: Lifting • Tablet Size Comparison

31. Mobile Technology • Fatigue: Maintain Alertness • Alert Apps • Stay Awake [$.99, iOS] • iTired [$.99, iOS] • Anti Sleep Pilot [$19.99, iOS] • Anti Sleep [$1.33, Google Play]

32. Mobile Technology • Motor Limitations: Tablet Accessories • Mounts [enablingdevices.com] • iPad Keyboard Keyguard • Bluetooth Keyboards • Touch Screen Gloves

33. Mobile Technology • Cognitive/Neurological Impairments • Conditions can include: • Autism • Epilepsy • Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) • Learning Disabilities • Dyslexia, Specific Learning Disability, Auditory or Visual Perceptual Deficit, etc. • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

34. Mobile Technology • Mental Health Impairments • Conditions can include: • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) • Depression • Anxiety • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) • Bipolar Disorder

35. Mobile Technology • Built-In Features • VoiceOver • Calendar and Reminders • Camera and Slideshow • Auto Correct • Video Camera • Maps • Clock, timer, alarm, stopwatch

36. Mobile Technology • Limitation: Memory Loss • Calendar Notifications • Recurring Events Reminders • Use camera to capture sequential • tasks, final product, people or places • Password Reminders • iOS: Todo [$4.99], Recurring Events [$.99], iDon’t Forget [$.99] • Android: COL Reminder [$0], Remember [$2.52], Due Today [$2.99]

37. Mobile Technology • Limitation: Interacting with Others • Use pictures and videos to: • Demonstrate appropriate workplace behaviors • Role play scenarios • Model how to greet others, where to eat, what to do when mad or frustrated • Apps for relaxation, meditation, sound therapy

38. Mobile Technology • Limitation: Organization • Synch calendar, email, and contact lists • Organize apps into specific folders • Place most frequently used apps on bottom or main page of device • iOS: Sticky Notes [$0], Meeting • Planner [$.99], Catch Notes [$0] • Android: Trello [$0], Note • Everything [$3.99]

39. Mobile Technology • Impairment: Autism Spectrum Disorders • Limitations: • Speaking/communicating, stress management, concentration, social skills, and sensory issues. • Accommodation: • Emotional regulation, voice meter, Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), personal social skills, scheduling. • iOS: Sosh[$39.99], Decibel Ultra [$0], Personal Social Skills HD-Workplace [$1.99], Video Scheduler [$12.99] • Android: Calm Counter [$2.99], Time Timer [$1.99]

40. Mobile Technology • Impairment: Epilepsy • Limitations: • Ensuring safety. • Accommodation: • Fall alerts or accident detectors, • emergency information. • iOS: Accident-Alert [$2.99, iPhone or iPad with connectivity] • Android: EpDetect [$0], In Case of Emergency: Medi Alert [$.99]

41. Mobile Technology • Impairment: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder • Limitations: • Concentration, managing distractions, prioritization, and multi-tasking. • Accommodation: • Visual and auditory timers, movement monitors, white • noise, recurring task lists. • iOS: ADHD Alarm [$1.99], Time Track [$0], Sit Still [$.99], Pomodoro[$9.99], Meeting Planner [$0] • Android: ToDo List TaskDash ADHD [$1.41], Sit Still [$.99], Wunderlist[$0]

42. Mobile Technology • Impairment: Learning Disabilities • Limitations: • Reading (from paper or computer), • spelling, writing, math, organization • and time management. • Accommodation: • Text-to-speech, voice recognition, spell check, handwriting to text, notetakers, keyboard layout. • iOS: Note Binder [$6.99], AudioNote [$4.99], Handwriting Calculator [$1.99] • Android: MyScript Calculator [$0], PhatPad [$4.99], Write Pad [$9.99]

43. Mobile Technology • Impairment: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder • Limitations: • Coping with stress, dealing with • emotions, and sleep disturbance. • Accommodation: • Anger management, stress • management, audio and visual • relaxation, alarms. • iOS: Stay Awake! [$.99], White Noise • Box [$0], Breathing Zone [$3.99] • Android: PTSD Coach [$0], Meditation Anywhere Work Stress [$0]

44. Mobile Technology • Impairment: Depression • Limitations: • Dealing with emotions, stamina, and meeting deadlines. • Accommodation: • Skype or video chat, • Project time log, To-do lists. • iOS: Deadlines Pro [$.99], Set Goal [$4.99] • Android: Deadlines Reminder [$0],Location Alert [$0], Voice Reminder [$1.99]

45. Mobile Technology • Impairment: Anxiety • Limitations: • Difficulty handling stress, panic attacks, dealing with change, and interacting with others. • Accommodation: • Guided breathing and meditation, music, panic attack talk down. • iOS: At Ease [$2.99], iCBT [$7.99], • Anxiety Stopwatch [$12.99] • Android: At Ease [$2.99], Relax [$3.50]

46. Mobile Technology • The Future of Mobile Technology • Smaller devices with greater capabilities • Improved Accessibility • Voice recognition • Switch access • Applications for visually impaired • Mobile technology  Desktop

47. Mobile Technology • Websites to Find Apps • Platform Specific Stores: • Google Play • iTunes Apps Store • Amazon • Windows Store • Others: • http://www.appannie.com/ • http://appadvice.com/applists/show/apps-for-the-deaf • http://appadvice.com/applists/show/apps-for-the-visually • http://otswithapps.com/-impaired

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