Technology should adapt to the person.
The GMA MyCompass System can bring together supported accessibility capabilities, communication tools, connected technology, personalized safeguards, and ongoing human support around how the person communicates, understands, interacts, and participates in daily life.
One person-centered experience. Many possible ways to access it.
Accessibility is not one feature, one application, or one device.
The right approach may involve supported device accessibility, MyCompass capabilities, communication tools, assistive applications, adaptive equipment, connected technology, personalized safeguards, professional guidance, or a coordinated combination.
GMA begins by understanding the person rather than selecting from a predetermined package.
Representative touchpoints are shown below. Available capabilities vary according to the person, device, operating system, platform, configuration, authorization, integration, and implementation.
Support shaped around how the person communicates.
MyCompass may support communication through speech, text, captions, symbols, video, alternative and augmentative methods, visual supports, translation, or a coordinated combination based on the person and configuration.
- Communication-device and symbol-based support
- Speech-to-text and text-to-speech
- Real-time text communication and live captioning
- Voice, text, and video communication
- Translation and multilingual support
- Communication with authorized supporters
Why it matters: communication should not depend on one method or require every person to use the same interface.
Make information and surroundings easier to access and understand.
Supported capabilities and applications may help the person read, navigate, understand images, identify objects, interpret surroundings, and access visual information in alternative ways.
- Spoken screen content and reading support
- Magnification, zoom, and display adjustment
- Contrast and color accommodations
- Document and text recognition
- Object and environmental interpretation where configured
Why it matters: access to information can extend beyond what appears on the device screen.
Important information should not depend on hearing alone.
Communication, alerts, and environmental information may be delivered through captions, text, visual cues, haptics, sound recognition, authorized notifications, or other supported pathways.
- Live captioning and real-time text
- Speech transcription
- Visual and haptic notifications
- Sound recognition and environmental awareness
- Supported hearing-device experiences
Why it matters: the person should have more than one way to receive information that may affect communication, participation, or safety.
The experience can adapt to how the person controls technology.
Supported device controls, adaptive accessories, voice interaction, alternative gestures, and personalized shortcuts may reduce unnecessary physical barriers.
- Voice-based device control
- Switch-based and adaptive access
- Alternative touch and gesture settings
- Dwell, pointer, and adaptive controls
- Personalized shortcuts and accessible help actions
Why it matters: technology should offer multiple ways to navigate, select, communicate, and ask for help.
Reduce complexity and make everyday steps easier to understand.
MyCompass may help organize routines, present information more clearly, guide tasks, reduce unnecessary choices, and provide predictable support throughout the day.
- Simplified, distraction-reduced interfaces
- Personalized routines and schedules
- Reminders and visual guidance
- Step-by-step tutorials and task sequencing
- Voice or text companion support where configured
Why it matters: support should make daily life clearer without taking choice or control away from the person.
Accessibility should extend beyond the screen.
Depending on the person and implementation, accessibility may include connected technology, adaptive equipment, daily-living guidance, environmental interaction, communication, and participation at home and in the community.
- Accessible activities and schedules
- Connected-home and environmental control
- Daily-living guidance and adaptive equipment
- Accessible communication and help requests
- Supported wearable and environmental technology
Why it matters: the right accessibility approach should support participation in real environments, not only interaction with a device.
The right support may come from more than one place.
Depending on the person and implementation, GMA may bring together supported accessibility capabilities, MyCompass functions, assistive applications, communication tools, adaptive technology, equipment, personalized safeguards, and ongoing human support.
A supported visual-interpretation application is one example of an assistive application that may be available where configured. Availability and supported functionality vary by device, platform, configuration, authorization, and implementation.
No two accessibility configurations need to look the same.
GMA begins by understanding how the person communicates, processes information, interacts with technology, completes routines, responds to sensory input, receives assistance, and participates in daily life. We then help determine which capabilities, applications, devices, safeguards, equipment, and services may be appropriate.
The goal is not to enable the most features. The goal is to create the right experience for the person.
Learn how the person communicates, interacts, learns, and moves through daily life.
Select and configure appropriate capabilities, applications, devices, safeguards, equipment, and communication pathways.
Help the person and authorized supporters understand how to use the experience.
Adjust the configuration as goals, routines, devices, environments, or support needs change.
Access should not require giving up protection.
Accessibility configurations may work alongside protected communication, managed-device safeguards, personalized digital protections, approved applications and contacts, role-based visibility, and accessible help pathways.
Accessibility continues to evolve. So do we.
GMA continues to evaluate emerging accessibility, communication, sensory, mobility, adaptive, and assistive technologies. Capabilities in research, evaluation, or development are not represented as currently available until they have completed appropriate technical, accessibility, privacy, security, operational, and implementation review.
Current capabilities, supported integrations, limited deployments, research initiatives, and planned functionality remain clearly distinguished.
Let’s begin with how the person communicates, understands, and interacts.
You do not need to identify every feature, application, or technology before contacting GMA. Tell us about the person, their goals, routines, environment, challenges, and support needs. Our team can help identify meaningful opportunities and determine what may be appropriate.
For individuals, families, caregivers, and support teams beginning the discovery process.
For case managers, providers, schools, agencies, healthcare teams, and organizations exploring implementation.
No predetermined package. We begin by listening.
