Change Apple's iPad SMS message policy!

The Issue

My name is Owen. I  have Cerebral Palsy and use an iPad ti communicate. For me, each tap, swipe, and keystroke is only made possible thanks to Apple’s accessibility features and switch control, Even so ,it is a time consuming, tedious process.I am so frustrated that I can’t send an SMS message with my iPad unless I also have and iPhone or a third party messaging app. While it is possible to add an iPhone another device would require more redundant steps to an already mind numbing procedure.I can’t simply text my mom or other contacts who don’t have an Apple device using my iPad alone. This is an Apple policy  and needs to change. Please join me and sign this petition even if you don’t understand it. It would mean a lot to me! Thanks, O

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The Issue

My name is Owen. I  have Cerebral Palsy and use an iPad ti communicate. For me, each tap, swipe, and keystroke is only made possible thanks to Apple’s accessibility features and switch control, Even so ,it is a time consuming, tedious process.I am so frustrated that I can’t send an SMS message with my iPad unless I also have and iPhone or a third party messaging app. While it is possible to add an iPhone another device would require more redundant steps to an already mind numbing procedure.I can’t simply text my mom or other contacts who don’t have an Apple device using my iPad alone. This is an Apple policy  and needs to change. Please join me and sign this petition even if you don’t understand it. It would mean a lot to me! Thanks, O

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Petition created on January 10, 2023