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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

Voice Over constantly stops talking on new Apple Watch

Forum Topic by Kristen
7 comments. Last update or comment 4 days 10 hours ago

Pronunciation of sched

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What does every one like about mona

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NetNewsWire: RSS Reader

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by AnonyMouse
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
6 comments. Last update or comment 4 days 15 hours ago

Bug with the latest version of Facebook Messenger

Forum Topic by Tristo
14 comments. Last update or comment 4 days 16 hours ago

Siri has lost the final marbles that it

Forum Topic by koumbaro6767
3 comments. Last update or comment 4 days 16 hours ago

strange problem with mackbook air

Forum Topic by koumbaro6767
2 comments. Last update or comment 4 days 23 hours ago

When reading email voice over cursor will randomly jump back to the top of the email

Forum Topic by Scott W
15 comments. Last update or comment 5 days 7 hours ago

I think I have found it interesting bug with iMessage group chat

Forum Topic by koumbaro6767
1 comments. Last update or comment 5 days 12 hours ago

Tribel

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Armando Vias
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.
0 comments. Last update or comment 5 days 14 hours ago

Converting my PDF files to word on the Mac

Forum Topic by Tree
1 comments. Last update or comment 5 days 15 hours ago

Problem with facebook messenger

Forum Topic by Michael H
6 comments. Last update or comment 5 days 19 hours ago

Audio editors, with decent amount of free effects

Forum Topic by Exodia
0 comments. Last update or comment 6 days ago

Is there anything like a conditional speech dictionary?

Forum Topic by jprykiel
4 comments. Last update or comment 6 days ago

BitLife - Life Simulator

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by DMNagel
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
2,669 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 2 hours ago

Would anyone be interested in a new broser game?

Forum Topic by Manuel
4 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 16 hours ago

RSS ios app with push notification support?

Forum Topic by Bandit
6 comments. Last update or comment 6 days 19 hours ago

How do you read subtitles on the Apple Event page’s videos?

Forum Topic by Carter Wu
5 comments. Last update or comment 1 week ago

Join us for a Virtual Community Get-Together on May 3, 2020

Blog Post by AppleVis
41 comments. Last update or comment 1 week ago

get RSS feed notifications on ios and mac?

Forum Topic by Ramy
4 comments. Last update or comment 1 week ago

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