Using your tech – accessibility features and guides

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Woman using Voice Assistant

Voice feature instructions for phones and devices

Voice Features (Voice Control and Personal Assistants) Smartphones and tablets are equipped with technology that allows you to operate them hands-free, by using your voice. These features work in different ways, one works as a “personal assistant”, performing full tasks…
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Hearing aids with telecoil

A Telecoil is an important component of some hearing aids. It is a small “antenna” made of magnetic coil of wire that is placed inside of the hearing aid.
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What are access needs and access features?

Learn what access needs and access features are and how they relate to phones, devices, apps and services for people with disability and seniors.
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Alternative communication systems (TTY, RTT and CapTel)

TTY, RTT, and CapTel refer to alternative communication systems that are designed for people who are deaf, hearing impaired, or speech impaired. These systems allow the use of written messages while being on a phone call.
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Accessibility options in operating systems

The Operating System (OS) of your mobile phone or tablet determines how it works, the features you can use and the applications you can download.
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