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Inside Apple: Sonic Accessibility
Apr 2, 2025
Join Sarah Herrlinger, Senior Director of Global Accessibility Policy at Apple, as she explores the intersection of sound and accessibility. Discover how Apple's VoiceOver and voice control revolutionized technology for users with disabilities. Sarah discusses innovative hearing solutions like Live Listen and the groundbreaking at-home hearing test feature, aimed at improving hearing health. She emphasizes the vital role of inclusive design and empathy in creating technology that meets diverse needs, inviting listeners to engage in broadening conversations around accessibility.
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- Apple's commitment to accessibility has revolutionized modern audio technology, making features like voice commands and text-to-speech universally beneficial for all users.
- Innovative hearing health technology from Apple, like Live Listen and built-in AirPods hearing tests, aims to enhance communication while reducing the stigma of hearing aids.
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