In Honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)
Every year on the third Thursday of May, we celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) — a reminder that technology should be inclusive and accessible to everyone. Whether you're living with a disability, temporarily injured, or simply multitasking, accessibility features can make a huge difference in how you use your device.
At iFixandRepair, we believe that your phone or tablet should work for you, in the way you need it to. Let’s explore 6 key accessibility features you may not be using — but definitely should.
Voice Control
Hands-Free Control, Built for Everyone
Voice Control allows you to operate your device entirely with your voice. From opening apps to typing messages, this feature is perfect for:
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People with limited mobility or dexterity
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Busy multitaskers (like cooking while texting)
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Anyone who prefers hands-free interactions
Larger Text
Goodbye Squinting, Hello Comfort
Adjusting your text size helps you read comfortably — whether you have low vision, forgot your glasses, or just prefer larger fonts.
Benefits include:
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Less eye strain
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Easier readability for everyone
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A more customizable phone experience
Live Captions
Hear With Your Eyes
Live Captions instantly turn audio into text, helping users understand speech in videos, calls, podcasts, and more — all in real time.
Great for:
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People who are deaf or hard of hearing
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Noisy environments (like public transport)
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Learning or focusing better with visual input
Assistive Gestures
Tap, Swipe, Customize
Assistive Gestures let you assign actions to simple taps or swipes, enabling faster navigation and reducing strain on fingers or wrists.
Use it to:
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Create shortcuts to favorite apps
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Simulate hardware buttons (like home or volume)
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Make your phone easier to control, especially with limited mobility
Mono Audio
All Sound in One Ear
If you have better hearing in one ear or only one headphone working, Mono Audio ensures you don’t miss a thing by combining left and right audio channels.
Perfect for:
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People with hearing loss in one ear
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Shared headphone use
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Better focus on podcasts or calls
Accessibility is for Everyone
Whether you're using these features by choice or necessity, the bottom line is simple: Accessibility tools make technology better for all users.
At iFixandRepair, we’re committed to helping you get the most out of your devices — not just fixing what’s broken, but optimizing your tech experience for your lifestyle.
Need help setting up accessibility features? Visit any of our 300+ locations nationwide and our expert team will be happy to assist.
Let’s keep tech inclusive — today and every day.
