Google Distributed Cloud air-gapped appliance accessibility
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Part of Google's mission is to make products and services universally accessible
to users, including one billion people in the world who have a disability. This
page outlines Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) air-gapped appliance accessibility resources.
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Android
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Use accessibility features
To use assistive technology with GDC, see the following resources:
A Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) explains how information and
communication technology meet the U.S. Section 508 and EN 301 549 standards
for accessibility.
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