Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Disability Type

Find and identify photos of people using Photos on Mac

Vision

Description

Facial Recognition allows you to identify people across all your photo albums. The Photos app scans your library to help you find new faces and lets you assign names or nicknames to those you select.

Website

Manufacturer

Apple

Mobile Platform

MacOS

iOS

Operating System Required

macOS High Sierra

Current Software Version

N/A

License

Single computer/device (purchase)

Price

Free

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Type to Siri

ritz@gatech.edu — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 03:37:04 +0000

Type to Siri ritz@gatech.edu Thu, 01/20/2022 - 03:37

Product Category

On-Screen Keyboard

Disability Type

Change Siri preferences for accessibility on Mac

Speech / Communication

Description

Your digital assistant will help you with the things you do every day — all through your keyboard. Type to Siri mode makes it easy to get the help you need right away. Use your onscreen keyboard to ask questions, set up reminders, issue commands, and more

Website

Manufacturer

Apple

Mobile Platform

MacOS

Operating System Required

N/A

Current Software Version

N/A

License

Single computer/device (purchase)

Price

Free

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Real‑Time Text (RTT)

ritz@gatech.edu — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 03:34:57 +0000

Real‑Time Text (RTT) ritz@gatech.edu Thu, 01/20/2022 - 03:34

Product Category

Make and receive RTT calls on your Mac

Voice Input / Dictation

Disability Type

Hearing

Description

Use your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch to make and receive RTT calls. Standard texting involves composing an entire message and tapping Send, but RTT provides instant transmission of a message as it is being composed.

Website

Manufacturer

Apple

Mobile Platform

MacOS

Operating System Required

N/A

Current Software Version

N/A

License

Single computer/device (purchase)

Price

Free

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iMessage

ritz@gatech.edu — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 03:32:59 +0000

iMessage ritz@gatech.edu Thu, 01/20/2022 - 03:32

Product Category

Disability Type

Speech / Communication

Description

Start a conversation without needing to say or hear a word. Send unlimited messages to anyone using the Messages app. Or send a group message to keep everyone in the loop.

Website

Use Messages on your Mac

Manufacturer

Apple

Mobile Platform

MacOS

Operating System Required

N/A

Current Software Version

N/A

License

Single computer/device (purchase)

Price

Free

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FaceTime

ritz@gatech.edu — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 03:23:51 +0000

FaceTime ritz@gatech.edu Thu, 01/20/2022 - 03:23

Product Category

Disability Type

Speech / Communication

Description

FaceTime is a great way to communicate using sign language. With high‑quality video and a fast frame rate, FaceTime helps you catch every gesture and facial expression

Website

Use FaceTime on Mac

Manufacturer

Apple

Mobile Platform

MacOS

iOS

Operating System Required

N/A

Current Software Version

N/A

License

Single computer/device (purchase)

Price

Free

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Alternative input

ritz@gatech.edu — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 03:12:21 +0000

Alternative input ritz@gatech.edu Thu, 01/20/2022 - 03:12

Product Category

Disability Type

Move the pointer using head pointer on Mac.

Description

Head Tracking uses the camera on your device to follow the movement of your head to control a pointer on your screen, and tracks your facial movements to perform actions.

Website

Manufacturer

Apple

Mobile Platform

MacOS

iOS

Operating System Required

macOS Catalina 10.15

Current Software Version

N/A

License

Single computer/device (purchase)

Price

Free

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Switch Control

ritz@gatech.edu — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 02:38:23 +0000

Switch Control ritz@gatech.edu Thu, 01/20/2022 - 02:38

Product Category

Disability Type

Use Switch Control on Mac

Description

Switch Control makes it easy and efficient to control your device with a variety of adaptive switch hardware, wireless game controllers, or even simple sounds.

Website

Manufacturer

Apple

Mobile Platform

MacOS

Operating System Required

macOS High Sierra

Current Software Version

N/A

License

Single computer/device (purchase)

Price

Free

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Siri

ritz@gatech.edu — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:18:25 +0000

Siri ritz@gatech.edu Thu, 01/20/2022 - 00:18

Product Category

Reading and Writing Tools

Notes / Reminders

Voice Input / Dictation

Disability Type

How to use Siri on your Mac

Vision

Description

The new Accessibility Assistant Shortcut can create a custom list of recommended accessibility features based on your individual needs. No matter the Apple product, your favorite assistant is always ready to assist. Siri can help you complete the tasks you do every day. You can ask it to find files, set reminders, turn vision features on or off, and so much more. And if you need to streamline a series of actions or tasks, you can create Siri Shortcuts.

Website

Manufacturer

Apple

Mobile Platform

MacOS

Operating System Required

N/A

Current Software Version

N/A

License

Single computer/device (purchase)

Price

Free

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iWork

ritz@gatech.edu — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:11:49 +0000

iWork ritz@gatech.edu Thu, 01/20/2022 - 00:11

Product Category

Disability Type