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Phase 1-Setup Email

Goal

Student independently adds an email account and verifies it works. This guide covers iPhone-Setting Up Email Using Siri & VoiceOver to simplify the process for users who need accessibility support.

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Step 1: Open Settings with Siri

Press and hold the Side button. Or Say “Hey Siri” if set up

Say:

“Open Settings.”

VoiceOver will say “Settings.”

Double-tap if needed.

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Step 2: Navigate to Mail

• Flick right until you hear “Mail”
• Double-tap

Inside Mail:

• Flick right to “Accounts”
• Double-tap

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Step 3: Add Account

• Flick right to “Add Account”
• Double-tap

Choose account type:

• iCloud
• Google
• Outlook
• Yahoo
• Other

Flick to correct provider.
Double-tap.

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Step 4: Enter Email Information

You will land in a text field.

To type:

• Double-tap in field
• Dictate email address
OR
• Type using keyboard

Move to next field:

• Flick right

Enter password carefully.
VoiceOver will say “Secure text field.”

After entering:

• Flick right to “Next”
• Double-tap

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Step 5: Verify Mail is Turned On

After account connects:

Make sure “Mail” toggle is ON.

Flick to it.
Double-tap if needed.

Then flick right to “Save.”
Double-tap.

Email is now active.

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Phase 2 – Open and Use Mail

Now the student can begin using Mail.

Activate Siri:

“Open Mail.”

Proceed with:

• Flick right to inbox
• Double-tap to open messages
• Reply and send

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Important Teaching Notes

Teach these concepts early:

✔ Every text field requires a double-tap before typing
✔ Listen fully before moving
✔ Flick slowly and intentionally
✔ Passwords must be entered accurately

If login fails:

• Recheck password
• Ensure Wi-Fi is connected
• Use Siri to say “Turn Wi-Fi on” if needed

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Skill Check

Student should be able to:

1. Open Settings with Siri
2. Add an email account
3. Open Mail
4. Read one message
5. Send one reply

You are building digital independence.

Phase 3

Setting Up and Using Email with Siri & VoiceOver

Goal:

Student can open Mail, read messages, and send a simple email independently.

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Step 1: Open the Mail App

Activate Siri:
Hold the Side button or say:

“Hey Siri, open Mail.”

VoiceOver will announce:
“Mail.”

Double-tap if needed.

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Step 2: Navigate Inbox

• Flick right to move through emails
• VoiceOver reads sender and subject
• Double-tap to open

Teach:
Listen fully before moving.

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Step 3: Read Email

• Flick right to move line by line
• Use rotor to change reading level

To change rotor:

1. Two-finger twist on screen
2. Select “Lines” or “Words”
3. Flick up or down

This builds control.

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Step 4: Reply to Email

Inside the message:

• Flick right until you hear “Reply”
• Double-tap

VoiceOver will place cursor in text field.

Dictate message:
Tap once in text field and say:

“Dear Mom comma I got to school safely period.”

Then flick right to “Send” and double-tap.

OR say:
“Hey Siri, send this.”