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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

Voiceover quit speaking on my I watch please help.

Forum Topic by Lovely Lavender
6 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 3 weeks ago

urgent: macOS monterey, can't download a specified voice.

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

package tracking apps

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Blog Post by Scott Davert
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Amazing Slow Downer

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

adding widget for direct dial is it possible?

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

unable to create a bootcamp partition in MacOS Ventura

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

Downloading voices in MacOS

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

focus 14 queries

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0 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 3 weeks ago

Exploring Whether Dual-Frequency GPS on the iPhone 14 Pro Makes a Meaningful Difference to Real-World Navigation

Blog Post by David Goodwin👨‍🦯
10 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 3 weeks ago

Alex is choppy on the phone, is it the same on ventura?

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

When you just can't figure out what's being said....

Forum Topic by mr grieves
13 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 3 weeks ago

a Logitech Keyboard recommendation for my iPad

Forum Topic by Ramy
13 comments. Last update or comment 4 months 3 weeks ago

Radio automation for the Mac?

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

Vocalizer Polish Zosia for monterey binary requested

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

Customizing Punctuation Groups

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

looking for an RSS reader

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

remotely access a friend's iPhone for voiceover training and support

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

problem with recent calls and voice over has it been resolved?

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

How do I make the tab bar in Safari always show up and not be collapsed?

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

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