AppleVis

Creator: AppleVis

Date Updated: October 21, 2022

Overview

AppleVis is an online resource for blind and low-vision users of Apple products such as the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. The blog provides guides to various apps and software, reviews of the accessibility of Apple products, and a discussion forum and podcast.

The information is summarized from the AppleVis help pages.

Quick Facts

• Apple provides accessibility features built into their devices. You can use these links when getting started with a new Apple device:
  • Mac computer
  • iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch
  • Apple Watch
• Apple devices provide a built-in screen reader, VoiceOver. You can turn this on in the device’s settings (Accessibility > VoiceOver) or through the following built-in options:
  • To turn VoiceOver on in macOS, press command+F5.
  • To turn VoiceOver on in iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch:
    • Ask Siri to “Turn VoiceOver On/Off.”
    • Click the side button three times (on an iPhone with Face ID).
    • Click the home button three times (on an iPhone with a Home button).
  • To turn VoiceOver on in Apple watch, ask Siri to “Turn VoiceOver On/Off.”

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References

AppleVis (2021). Welcome to AppleVis. Web page. Retrieved from: https://www.applevis.com/

AppleVis (2021). Getting Started With The Mac. Web page. Retrieved from: https://www.applevis.com/new-to-mac

AppleVis (2021). Getting Started With iOS and iPadOS. Web page. Retrieved from: https://www.applevis.com/new-to-ios

AppleVis (2021). Getting Started With The Apple Watch and watchOS. Web page. Retrieved from: https://www.applevis.com/new-to-apple-watch