Physical Solutions

Accessible devices and features

Mobile phones and other smart devices include accessibility features to help those with mobility, dexterity or physical challenges. Learn about some of these features below.

You can also visit Wireless Accessibility to learn more about accessibility features on wireless devices.

Physical Accessibility Features	Description
Audio, Visual and Vibrating Features	This feature allows you to give a specific audio signal, visual cue or vibration for different device behaviours or actions. You can also choose specific ringtones for different contacts so you always know who’s calling.
Automatic Responses	This auto-answer feature allows you to program your device to answer calls automatically or redial particular calls or messages.
Hands-free mode or Hands-free headset	This lets you use your device without having to hold it. For example, by using the speaker while on a call.
Intelligent keyboards, Keypad shortcuts, or Predictive text	If you have difficulty typing, this feature predicts the words as you type them.
One-touch mode	This feature allows you to do things on your device by pressing only one button. For example, you can program a number that you often use.
Physical Keypads	A specially designed dial pad or keypad with tactile markers that help to position your fingers when typing numbers and letters.
Voice recognition, voice control or speech commands	People with limited dexterity can interact with their device by using voice commands for dialling and accessing certain device features.
External Mouse Support	Use a mouse to run your device.
External Ability Switch	Control your device with adaptive switch hardware.
External keyboard support (for text entry and navigation)	Use a separate keyboard to operate your device.
Built in Screen Reader	Text displayed on-screen can be read out loud through a speech synthesizer.

Want to learn more about accessibility features on different platforms?

Learn about accessibility on Apple >

Learn about accessibility on Android >

Learn about accessibility on Samsung >

Wireless plans and add-ons

If you have an accessibility need or a disability, you might be eligible for a discounted Wireless plan.

We offer a $20 monthly discount on all our in-market plans, including Rogers Infinite_TM plans which include Data Manager and Roam Like Home. First, contact our Accessibility Services team to help you choose the perfect wireless plan.

To apply for the discount, please send your name, Rogers account number, mobile phone number, and a copy of your disability-association membership to our Customer Care team through either of these options:

Email: AccessibilityDiscount@rci.rogers.com
Mail: Customer Support Investigations Team

70 Assomption Blvd

Moncton NB

E1C 1A1
Fax: 1-800-219-6473

Add-ons

Premium Voicemail-to-Text

For an extra $7 per month, get text and audio versions of your voicemail messages delivered to your device via text message.

Store up to 35 five-minute voicemail messages and save each one for up to 10 days.
Get text and audio versions of your voicemail sent to your device.
Scan and respond to urgent messages.
Choose how you wish to respond—by text or voice.
Listen to your voicemail without dialling in or entering a password.
Listen to your voicemail messages in any order you want.

Wireless Code

Learn about the CRTC Wireless Code and your rights as a Canadian wireless customer.

Service and device trial period for customers with disabilities

Customers with disabilities are eligible for an extended trial period for their Wireless service (30 days). Devices can be returned within 30 days from the date of purchase.

Home Phone

We’re pleased to offer the following services to our Home Phone customers with accessibility needs:

Directory Assistance: No charge for up to 100 directory assistance (4-1-1) calls per month.
Operator Assistance: We provide free operator assistance to help complete local, long distance, sent paid (per-minute rates apply), collect, and bill-to-third-party calls. Local and long distance charges apply.

Compatibility with home emergency services

Our Rogers Home Phone and Ignite Home Phone services are compatible with the following emergency services:

DirectAlert
Mondial Lifeguard Technologies
ConnectCare
Philips Lifeline

Ignite TV

Below, learn more about the features that make Ignite TV accessible and usable for users with physical disabilities.

Voice Remote

The Voice Remote makes it easy to search for shows and movies, change channels and volume, set recordings and more.

Just press and hold the Mic button on the Voice Remote and use a voice command.

You can search for shows or movies by title, genre, actor, director and even quotes: "Show me Tim Burton movies," "Denzel Washington," "Comedies," "Seinfeld"
You can update your settings: "turn on Closed Captioning" or "Parental Controls"
You can even start recordings of live TV or schedule recordings for future programs: "Start recording" or "Schedule recording"

Learn more about using the Voice Remote here.