The iPad has brilliant features to help all Parish Council members use it comfortably, regardless of vision, hearing, motor, or cognitive needs. Here's how to make your iPad work for everyone:
To quickly access accessibility features, triple-click the Home button (or top button on newer iPads). You can customise what appears in this menu!
Screen reader that describes everything on screen. Perfect for councillors with visual impairments.
Magnify the entire screen or just parts of it to make text and images easier to see.
Adjust contrast, reduce transparency, and make text larger and bolder.
Have your iPad read selected text aloud—great for long meeting minutes or proposals.
Setting up Larger Text:
Display text during videos—essential for recorded council meetings or presentations.
Get alerts for sounds like alarms, doorbells, and sirens during council sessions.
Combines left and right audio channels for those with hearing loss in one ear.
Makes the iPad flash when notifications arrive—useful in quiet meeting environments.
Enable Live Captions (in Settings > Accessibility > Live Captions) during virtual council meetings to see real-time transcriptions of what's being said!
Adjust how the screen responds to touches for councillors with motor challenges.
Creates a virtual button for those who find physical buttons difficult to use.
Navigate using external adaptive devices instead of touching the screen.
Control your iPad completely with voice commands—ideal for preparing council materials hands-free.
Limits iPad to one app and controls which features are available—helpful for focused council work.
Minimises screen animations that might cause distraction or discomfort.
Set limits on app usage to help with focus during council duties.
Create simple voice commands for complex tasks related to council responsibilities.
When preparing council documents, ensure they're accessible by using proper headings, sufficient contrast, and descriptive text for images. This helps all members engage fully with the materials!
By implementing these accessibility features, you ensure all Parish Council members can participate fully in digital council activities, regardless of their abilities or preferences!
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