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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

Seeking accessible vpn on Mac.

Forum Topic by John Moore
4 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 2 weeks ago

iphone stoarage, whatsapp data

Forum Topic by beero
4 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 2 weeks ago

When making a call on my iPhone 11 Pro, when I hold the phone up to my ear I seem to be pressing VoiceOver controls

Forum Topic by Ipadman
2 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 2 weeks ago

watchOS 9.2, Voiceover suddenly stops talking even though Voiceover has not been turned off - anyone else having this problem?

Forum Topic by Wendy Johnson@
10 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 2 weeks ago

Zip - Buy Now, Pay Later

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Faerie
Usability Rating: There are some minor accessibility issues with this app, but they are easy to deal with.
0 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 2 weeks ago

CHANI: Your Astrology Guide

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Faerie
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
0 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 3 weeks ago

Trovo - Live Stream & Games

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Nick Apostolidis
Usability Rating: The app is totally inaccessible.
0 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 3 weeks ago

what's app

Forum Topic by Jessica Brown
9 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 3 weeks ago

VoiceOver issues spreading

Forum Topic by joshl
10 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 3 weeks ago

Kindle for Mac

Forum Topic by AlienX
9 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 3 weeks ago

iPhone OS 16.2 messages app creating a new message when I first open it?

Forum Topic by Josh Kennedy
3 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 3 weeks ago

Focus jumping to the toolbar in Safari

Forum Topic by Siobhan
0 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 3 weeks ago

Questions about MuseScore for macOS

Forum Topic by dharmaputra
37 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 3 weeks ago

Introducing Pocket Reality: a surreal new text adventure every day, from the maker of Nano Empire

Forum Topic by jsenter
5 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 3 weeks ago

qardio arm not pumping up

Forum Topic by Troy
2 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 3 weeks ago

airpods max and voice mail

Forum Topic by Kerby
1 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 3 weeks ago

big bug on voice dictation in ios 16.1.1

Forum Topic by mario_hardrock
16 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 3 weeks ago

CatLife vs DogLife?

Forum Topic by DMNagel
1 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 3 weeks ago

MacOS Ventura female voice of recovery partition and login screen?

Forum Topic by trey
2 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 3 weeks ago

Cursor settings to the left - strange behavior in Ventura

Forum Topic by Penelope
0 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 3 weeks ago

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