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Welcome to AppleVis

AppleVis is the premier online resource for blind, DeafBlind, and low vision users of Apple technologies. A Be My Eyes company, our mission is to empower people who are blind, DeafBlind, or who have low vision to get the most from Apple products and services. With an active, engaged user base and a vast collective understanding of vision accessibility on Apple's platforms, members of the AppleVis community support each other in accessing the maximum potential of Apple hardware, software, and services.

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

Getting started with a new Apple product can be overwhelming. 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 are new to Apple or an experienced user, these lists will provide valuable information to help you start using your device right away or build on your existing knowledge.

  • Getting started with iPhone or iPad
  • Getting started with Mac
  • Getting started with 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 thousands of applications.

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

Latest Apple Posts And Updates

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Package Hero

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Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
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ScribeMe

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Scott Davert
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
13 comments. Last update or comment 1 day 7 hours ago

Accessible video editor with Auto-subtitle feature wanted

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Anybody using Ish?

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Again with the never-ending Facebook accessibility issues

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Latest Non-Apple Posts

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Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by Stephen
0 comments. Last update or comment 1 hour ago

Inquiry about safe mode on Galaxy devices.

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File converter software

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help needed with generation 1 RayBan glasses

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