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. It is a blog that provides guides to various apps and software, reviews of the accessibility of Apple products, and a discussion forum and podcast.
Quick Facts
- Apple provides accessibility features built into their devices. You can use these links when getting started with a new Apple device:
- 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.”
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