Apple Goes Beyond ‘Reasonable Accommodation’ With Inclusive Tech
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A young woman’s raised hand in a lecture hall. Apple Inc. In most workplaces, and across nearly every college or university in the country, accessibility is built on the concept of reasonable accommodation. The idea is straightforward: if someone with a disability discloses their condition, they can request “accommodations” for modified work schedules, note-taking assistance, accessible course materials, or assistive technology, so long as those changes do not cause undue hardship. It is a legal standard. But it is also, in practice, a limited one. Because what “reasonable accommodation” often assumes is that people must first identify themselves as different, advocate for their needs, and enter into a system where inclusion is conditional — not designed in, but granted. Now imagine a different model. One that does not wait for a diagnosis or a request. One that empowers the user from the start, not through permission, but through design. That is what Apple has done. On this year’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Apple announced a sweeping update to its accessibility features — including a new Magnifier for Mac, enhanced hearing tools like Live Listen and Live Captions, and expanded Braille and Vision Pro support. But beyond product updates, Apple sent a bigger signal: accessibility is not a favor or exception. It is foundational. Sophie’s Story In Apple’s newly released video introducing Magnifier for Mac, we meet Sophie, a college student with low vision. She wears cool-looking eyeframes that hold her strong prescription lenses. She dresses stylishly, a sweater with bold colors and wonderfully artsy jewelry that reflects her personality. The video places us in a college lecture hall. Her professor is guiding the class through “the journey of Odysseus,” focusing on his character arc — how he changes, adapts, and ultimately returns home transformed. It is a timeless story of…
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