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The Greatest

Mike Thrussell

Mike Thrussell

12/15/2022 · 0 min read

The Greatest

Apple recently posted an advert showcasing how a range of incredible people use Apple’s accessibility functions to support them in their daily lives. This advert is a fantastic demonstration of how assistive technology can improve someone’s quality of life and give them the independence, confidence and support to “shake the world!” We love this video, and if you have a couple of minutes, it’s definitely worth a watch!

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