Apple announced at press event yesterday that the newest version of the
company’s mobile operating system, iOS 6, will be available for users to
download on September 19.
The new iOS 6 looks to have gotten tons of new integrated features. One
new feature that might be overlooked, but certainly deserves some
attention, is the new Guided Access mode for iOS devices.
Guided Access is a form of accessibility software for operating system and its make it easier for people with vision, hearing, learning and mobility disabilities to get the most from their iOS devices. Guided Access helps students with disabilities such as autism remain on task and focused on content. It allows a parent or teacher the ability to have full control of how an iOS device can be used. For example, the home button and all other hardware buttons can be locked, motion sensitivity can be disabled, or a certain portion of the screen can be made inactive toward touch.
VoiceOver, the screen reader for users who are blind and low-vision, is now integrated with Maps, AssistiveTouch, and Zoom.
Guided Access is a form of accessibility software for operating system and its make it easier for people with vision, hearing, learning and mobility disabilities to get the most from their iOS devices. Guided Access helps students with disabilities such as autism remain on task and focused on content. It allows a parent or teacher the ability to have full control of how an iOS device can be used. For example, the home button and all other hardware buttons can be locked, motion sensitivity can be disabled, or a certain portion of the screen can be made inactive toward touch.
VoiceOver, the screen reader for users who are blind and low-vision, is now integrated with Maps, AssistiveTouch, and Zoom.
“And we have some great enhancements
for accessibility” said Scott Forstall at Apple press event. The update
will be free and available for iOS devices 3GS, iPhone 4, and iPhone 4S;
the 4th generation iPod touch; and the 2nd and 3rd generation iPads.
By Aqeel Qureshi GAATES news
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