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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

Aaarggg! How do I stop the speaking bar from appearing on my iPhone screen?

Forum Topic by Bruce Harrell
8 comments. Last update or comment 2 months ago

making a basic video on mac os when totally blind?

Forum Topic by trey
1 comments. Last update or comment 2 months ago

Accessing direct touch areas with magic keyboard?

Forum Topic by trey
0 comments. Last update or comment 2 months ago

Madlib apps in 2023

Forum Topic by Moopie Curran
0 comments. Last update or comment 2 months ago

disappointment from iOS 16.4 update

Forum Topic by Lielle ben simon
28 comments. Last update or comment 2 months ago

Has everyone got used to the compressed iOS 16 voices now?

Forum Topic by Alexl1
14 comments. Last update or comment 2 months ago

Is there any software besides GarageBand that can be used for laying down tracks?

Forum Topic by Crazyappuser
3 comments. Last update or comment 2 months ago

unable to transfer phone call from apple watch to iPhone with hand off

Forum Topic by Gadget Meistress
2 comments. Last update or comment 2 months ago

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 2 months ago

Trouble Naming Voiceover Activity

Forum Topic by Teresa
3 comments. Last update or comment 2 months ago

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

Forum Topic by Teresa
5 comments. Last update or comment 2 months ago

Annoying Issue in the Log in Screen of MacOS

Forum Topic by Maldalain
5 comments. Last update or comment 2 months ago

Be My Eyes Unveils New Virtual Volunteer With Advanced Visual Recognition Capabilities Powered by OpenAI's GPT-4

Blog Post by AppleVis
30 comments. Last update or comment 2 months ago

I'm now on Mastodon!

Forum Topic by JC
0 comments. Last update or comment 2 months ago

vo. is reading all punctuation

Forum Topic by honest nan
4 comments. Last update or comment 2 months ago

Google Play Books App For iPhone

Forum Topic by Barbara Wilson
0 comments. Last update or comment 2 months ago

Solution to voiceover’s losing focus problem

Forum Topic by Deb Cat Mom 2
10 comments. Last update or comment 2 months ago

Word and Excel on Mac

Forum Topic by greene8097
2 comments. Last update or comment 2 months ago

blindsquare podcast?

Forum Topic by Dennis Long
6 comments. Last update or comment 2 months ago

sharing voiceover sound without mixer

Forum Topic by Cory K
1 comments. Last update or comment 2 months ago

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