Global Accessibility Awareness Day and what you should know!

It's Global Awareness Accessibility Day— #GAAD — and that matters to everyone.

Accessibility and inclusivity are often thought of as helping people with visual, auditory, or physical challenges, learning challenges, are on the Autistic spectrum, or otherwise need assistance beyond what technology normally supplies. The truth is, making products accessible and inclusive, the way Apple does, makes them easier to use and better for everyone. It lets people young and old, novice and expert, use an iPhone or iPad or Apple Watch, and use it well. For those with challenges, however, it's not just about access, it's about empowerment. It can improve their lives and let them travel, communicate, and interact in ways never before possible. #GAAD is about getting the word out, so everyone can help, and everyone can benefit.

Accessibility guides

If you're new to accessibility on iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, here's how to get everything set up and how to start using it.

• How to set up and use accessibility on iPhone and iPad
• How to set up and use accessibility on Apple Watch

Accessibility awareness apps

If you're looking for apps, Apple's App Store team has put together a selection of iPhone and iPad apps that aid in accessibility awareness.

• $249.99 - ProloquoGo - Download now
• $119.99 - ProloquoText - Download now
• $79.99 - aacorn AAC - Download now
• Free + IAP - Instapaper - Download now
• $9.99 - Voice Dream Writer - Download now
• $2.99 - Workflow - Download now
• $9.99 - djay 2 - Download now
• Free + IAP - Overcast - Download now
• Free - BrainPOP - Download now
• $6.99 - Choiceworks - Download now
• $6.99 - Kid in Story Book Maker - Download now
• $3.99 - LetterReflex - Download now
• $29.99 - BlindSquare - Download now
• Free - TruLink - Download now
• $1.99 - TEDiSUB - Download now

Suggested reading

If you want to read and learn more, here are a couple of great articles to check out:

• Global Accessibility Awareness Day and Why it Matters
• Why Making Your Apps Accessible Is Just the Right Thing to Do