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Please CLICK HERE for information on our commitment to providing access services across our platforms and services and details of the programming we provide weekly with audio description or signing.
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If you have reduced mobility, the app and the video player are fully accessible to switch users, switch settings can be adjusted within the accessibility settings.
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If you have reduced mobility, the app and the video player are fully accessible to switch users, switch settings can be adjusted within the accessibility settings.
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TalkBack screen reader gives you spoken feedback and notifications. Each manufacturer may have different shortcuts when enabling TalkBack for visually impaired users. Also, on newer Samsung devices this may be known as Voice Assistant. Check on the phone manufacturer web pages for instructions on specific instructions, as this may vary depending on manufacturer type and version.
Turn on TalkBack in your device Settings
The steps below require sighted assistance in order to enable TalkBack within your Android device.
- Open your device's Settings app.
Open Accessibility, then TalkBack.
Turn on TalkBack.
In the confirmation dialog, tap OK.
You can also enable TalkBack when you turn on your Android device for the very first time. Again, you can check with your phone manufacturer on how to do this. On many devices you can also enable TalkBack by holding down the two volume controls.
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The All 4 player on channel4.com is voice activation accessible and works best with Dragon 13 or greater. It is recommended to use it with IE11 or greater as the web browser (please see recommended requirements of your software vendor for which compatible versions of browser can be used).
As well as controls to operate the video, the player may also contain 1 or more screens such as age confirmation or login to view restricted content. Please follow the provided details and instructions to complete these steps. Navigating Screens and Using Controls
Once you have the video in focus using the skip to content link (visible on tab focus), use keyboard keystroke commands to navigate and activate the video controls:
- 'Press TAB' – cycles forward through screen options and control buttons
- 'Press SHIFT + TAB' - cycles backward through screen options and control buttons
- 'Press SPACEBAR' or 'Press ENTER' – activates controls / buttons / links
Voice Activation Control in Fullscreen
Due to security restrictions of the Adobe Flash Player, keyboard control is disabled in fullscreen; this means voice activation control is also affected. You can watch programmes in fullscreen using voice activation software but to use keyboard control commands you must exit fullscreen. To exit fullscreen use the "press escape key" keystroke command.
The Popout player may be used as an alternative to fullscreen. Selecting the “large size” button will scale the player window to its maximum available size. This view, unlike fullscreen, is fully keyboard accessible and therefore can also be used via voice activation keystroke commands.
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All4.com can be navigated using keyboard only and the tab key. Use space or enter to select links or activate controls.
All4.com can be used with switches and Voice Activation software.
Dragon NaturallySpeaking (also known as Dragon or DNS), is a speech recognition software package that allows you to control your computer by voice using verbal commands. It allows the user to speak into a microphone and translate the spoken words into text or browse an internet web page. Dragon Naturally Speaking is used for those with difficulty using a keyboard and/or mouse.
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The All 4 app allows bluetooth switch access to Android 5.0 and later for mobility impaired users. The All 4 Android app is also developed so that content can be accessed with ease. Android Switch Access works best with the Google Chrome browser. The All 4 android app has been developed so that iconography/buttons are of sufficient size to select.
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Switch Control lets you control your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using a single switch or multiple switches linked to you iOS device. This accessibility feature allows people with motor difficulties to operate their iOS device with the aid of a 'switch' device connected via Bluetooth to the iPhone/iPad. The All 4 iOS app has also been developed so that iconography/buttons are of sufficient size to select.
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Screen sensitivity settings can be adjusted within the accessibility settings of your device which can help users with limited mobility or have difficulty making controlled or precise touch gestures. This can help users on both iOS and Android devices.
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The site can be navigated using switches for individuals with who may have limited dexterity or a mobility impairment. Switch Control lets you control your Android Phone/tablet or iOS mobile/tablet using a single switch or multiple switches, which will allow various commands to be undertaken including scanning multiple selectable items on a web page or app, with the ability to select a particular element that is clickable. For more information on switch capability please go to the following links on the Apple or Google websites: iOS Switch Control or view Switch Access for Android
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