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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

backup my recorded sessions with iCloud, is it ok?

Forum Topic by Ramy
1 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 4 days ago

Voice Dream Reader and filling PDF docs

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1 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 4 days ago

Using android studio on mac

Forum Topic by Tristo
1 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 4 days ago

Seeking some tips from blind developers

Forum Topic by Taz
1 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 4 days ago

Downloading an image from google images

Forum Topic by Tristo
0 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 5 days ago

Boot Camp Assistant Partition Slider with VoiceOver in Big Sur

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

WorkOutDoors app: is it accessible?

Forum Topic by Knut
0 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 5 days ago

Really weird problem with Dolby on

Forum Topic by glassheart
0 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 5 days ago

Older watch but have many questions based on Apple Watch in general

Forum Topic by Ashleigh Piccinino
7 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 6 days ago

In IOS 16.1, How can I make a Siri Shortcut to open a specific folder in the native notes app?

Forum Topic by cool cat
6 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 6 days ago

Touch typing on Watch, and what about changing VOiceOver Default language?

Forum Topic by Ramy
5 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 6 days ago

Say-All command somehow plus others I can't really do with two fingers down or up on the screen

Forum Topic by Ashleigh Piccinino
0 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 6 days ago

chime on apple watch has stopped working

Forum Topic by Missy Hoppe
3 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 6 days ago

Did Apple remove this feature? No biggy if so, but just checking.

Forum Topic by glassheart
4 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 6 days ago

Youtube Music app on my watch plays through I-Phone speaker

Forum Topic by Sai
2 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 6 days ago

Turn off navigation sounds when using Voiceover on Apple Watch

Forum Topic by Stoo
5 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 6 days ago

apple watch weather

Forum Topic by Graham
2 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 6 days ago

Got an Apple Watch 8 for My Birthday. Now Looking for Good Apps

Forum Topic by Lanie Carmelo
2 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 6 days ago

I've hit a huge! huge huge huge! milestone.

Forum Topic by glassheart
10 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 6 days ago

IOS16 headings navigation issue

Forum Topic by Keenan
2 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 6 days ago

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