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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

iOS 17.2 beta 3

Forum Topic by Lee
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Putting a quote on my lock screen

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VoiceOver and Bluetooth headsets

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4 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks ago

New Game New Eden out for Evaluation

Forum Topic by Ricardo Herrera
9 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks ago

When Your Mac Keeps Beeping At You

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5 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks ago

Last position not being saved in apple books

Forum Topic by Kerry Fielding
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seaking accessible app for piano jaming

Forum Topic by Ramy
8 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks ago

Could Meta's new glasses be the apple vision alternative we really want?

Forum Topic by The Oliver Kennett
18 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks ago

ZRX app scrolling/focus issues

Forum Topic by Orinks
1 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks ago

Hearthstone petition please help

Forum Topic by Blackadder
12 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks ago

Mint budgeting app shutting down. Other free/cheap accessible options?

Forum Topic by Lanie Carmelo
4 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks ago

Book reading on Mac?

Forum Topic by Maldalain
2 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks 1 day ago

VoiceOver bugs in iOS 17

Forum Topic by Bander alenzi
3 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks 1 day ago

Voice Dream - Read Aloud

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

Zoom issues continued

Forum Topic by rachel
6 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks 1 day ago

Quick Nav -- New hotkey and a question

Forum Topic by Brian
7 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks 1 day ago

VoiceOver Unacceptably Broken Since iOS 17.1

Forum Topic by Daniel Parker
14 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks 1 day ago

how do I put a Logitech K380 keyboard in pairing mode?

Forum Topic by Troy B
3 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks 1 day ago

MacBook Air m2, last thoughts.

Forum Topic by danno5
5 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks 2 days ago

Can't accept Uber terms and conditions

Forum Topic by PaulMartz
14 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks 2 days ago

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