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👁 An iPad in Assistive Access showing the Camera app open with one large button for taking a photo and another large button for going back to the previous screen.

What is Assistive Access?

Assistive Access is a distinctive iPadOS experience, with more focused features and a simplified user interface, which allows people with cognitive disabilities to use iPad with greater ease and independence.

Learn about Assistive Access

👁 An iPad being set up for Assistive Access, with choices for displaying content in easily readable lists, or in a large grid that emphasizes images and icons.

Get started

A trusted supporter, such as a family member or caregiver, can help set up and personalize Assistive Access so iPad works best for the individual they support.

How to set up Assistive Access

👁 An iPad in Assistive Access with the Messages app open. A message is being sent using an emoji-only keyboard.

Visual alternatives to text

Assistive Access offers ways for people to navigate iPad and communicate using visuals rather than text. Onscreen items can be displayed in a large grid that emphasizes images and icons, and messages can be sent with an emoji-only keyboard or as a video selfie.

How to choose the screen layout for Assistive Access

To explore the Assistive Access User Guide, click Table of Contents at the top of the page, or enter a word or phrase in the search field.

For additional resources, visit the Apple Accessibility Support website.

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