iPhone/ iPod touch accessibility

Many of the standard features of the iPhone and iPod touch can assist wheelchair users in the essential functions of daily life for example

WiFi, Bluetooth®, 3G Phone wireless connections
Mobile phone, texting and email for keeping in touch with friends, family or assistance on the go
Web browser for information or entertainment
Mainstream technology that interacts with standard Apple Mac or PC programs
Maps, GPS and compass - never be lost again! Great for planning a trip and calculating distances
Check the weather report quickly and easily
iPod for playing music or accessing education
Calendar and clock for planning your day and providing reminders
Digital camera. Take photos and have a photo album available to view. Send photos to your friends.
Access the iTunes webstore for thousands of iPhone applications, games, music, movies and more
Join an online community by subscribing to special interest blogs and podcasts
Listen to music or make calls privately using a Bluetooth® headset
Add Bluetooth® headphones or speakers for enjoying various media

The iPhone touch screen operates with very light touch. Many wheelchair users with poor hand function can operate the iPhone with their finger, knuckles or the side of the hand.
VoiceOver is the world’s first gesture-based screen reader, enabling you to enjoy the fun and simplicity of iPhone even if you can’t see the screen.
In addition to gestures, you can use your voice to play music and make a phone call. Just press and hold the home button, listen for the audio prompt, and speak the name of the artist, album, or playlist you want to hear. You can pause, play, change tracks, even shuffle your music.
When you want to make a call, speak the name or telephone number of the person you want to call. iPhone 3GS understands 21 different languages.
Zoom lets you magnify the entire screen of any application you’re using to help you see what’s on the display.
For those who need or prefer higher contrast, iPhone 3GS provides an option to change the display to White On Black.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) applications are available for iPhone and iPod touch for people who have difficulty speaking.
Apple offers different styli that can be used with the touch screen instead of fingers.

Using VNC, control an Apple Mac or PC using iPhone as touchpad or mouse via WiFi connection, with the screen showing on the iPhone
Many vendors of home automation products provide iPhone interfaces that allow you to connect via the WiFi connection and control lights, power, windows, doors, curtains, airconditioning etc.
Control home appliances (TVs, stereos, DVDs etc.) via infrared. A 3rd party learning remote and WiFi hub is also available.