National Accessibility Week

In honour of National Accessibility Week, we’re highlighting something many people don’t realize:

iPads, iPhones, and Windows devices all include powerful accessibility tools built right into the operating system.

These features can support a wide range of needs—without requiring additional apps or expensive programs.

What’s Available?

Built-in tools can help with reading, writing, vision, hearing, and focus.

Some popular features include:

• Voice to Text (Dictation) – Speak instead of type
• High Contrast & Display Settings – Improve visibility and reduce strain
• Text Size & Formatting – Customize how text appears
• Screen Readers – Have content read aloud
• Assistive Touch & Input Supports – Make navigation easier

These tools can be easily customized directly on your device.

Quick Guides

Explore our Learn 71 quick-reference guides to learn more:

Apple (iPad & iPhone)

• iPad Accessibility Features (iOS 18)
  • iPad Accessibility Features for iOS 18
• iPad Accessibility Features (iOS 26)
  • iPad Accessibility Features for iOS 26​​​

Windows

• Windows 10 Accessibility Features​
• NEW: Learn71 Windows 11 Accessibility Quick Guide – Coming soon!
• Windows 11 Accessibility Features (Microsoft)

Accessibility is about ensuring everyone can access and engage with technology in ways that work for them. These built-in tools are a great place to start—simple, effective, and already available.​

“Final report cards” or a Summary of Learning only occurs once a year so often the process to complete this is forgotten.

Use the links below for resources to help you with this process.  There are a set of instructions for:

• Elementary Summary of Learning with Comments
• Elementary Summary of Learning without Comments
• Grade 8-9 Summary of Learning
• Grade 10-12 Summary of Learning​

For full MyEducation BC Resources – Learn71 visit the Learn71.ca resource page.​