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Welcome to AppleVis

AppleVis is the go-to online resource for blind and low vision users of Apple products such as the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. Our mission is to empower people by providing information on accessibility features, accessible apps, and workarounds, as well as fostering a community of support and sharing of knowledge.

Our community is diverse and inclusive, welcoming people from all around the world, and draws upon a wealth of individual knowledge and experience to help each other in getting the most from Apple hardware and software. With a active and supportive community, and a wealth of collective knowledge and experience, AppleVis is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to fully utilize their Apple products and stay up-to-date with the latest accessibility developments.

Getting Started With Your First Mac, iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch

Getting started with a new Apple product can be overwhelming. To help, we offer curated lists of selected content from our website to help you familiarize yourself with the accessibility features of your device, and answer many of your initial questions. Whether you're new to Apple or an experienced user, these lists will provide valuable information to help you start using your device with confidence.

  • Getting started with your first Mac
  • Getting started with your first iPhone or iPad
  • Getting started with your first Apple Watch

These lists offer just a sample of the wide range of help and information available on AppleVis. They are intended to provide a starting point for learning about your new Apple product, but there is much more to discover. We encourage you to explore the rest of the website, take advantage of the community support and resources available, and continue to learn as you use your device.

Also be sure to browse our iOS & iPadOS, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV App Directories, in which you will find information submitted by our community on the accessibility of 1000s of applications.

If you are looking for iOS and iPadOS apps which have been developed specifically for blind or low vision users and which will help you in your daily life, you can find our list of these here.

Latest Posts And Updates

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Castro Podcast Player

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Vanderson Pessoa
Usability Rating: There are some accessibility issues with this app, but it can still be used if you are willing to tolerate these issues and learn how to work around them.
15 comments. Last update or comment 10 hours 31 minutes ago

I'm curious, how do you use VoiceOver activities?

Forum Topic by Dawn 👩🏻‍🦯
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Trouble Naming Voiceover Activity

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iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Kevan
Usability Rating: There are some minor accessibility issues with this app, but they are easy to deal with.
1 comments. Last update or comment 6 hours 3 minutes ago

How Do I Go To App descriptions in the Mac App store?

Forum Topic by Teresa
5 comments. Last update or comment 1 day 4 hours ago

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