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Welcome to AppleVis

AppleVis is the premier online resource for blind, DeafBlind, and low vision users of Apple technologies. A Be My Eyes company, our mission is to empower people who are blind, DeafBlind, or who have low vision to get the most from Apple products and services. With an active, engaged user base and a vast collective understanding of vision accessibility on Apple's platforms, members of the AppleVis community support each other in accessing the maximum potential of Apple hardware, software, and services.

Getting Started With iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch

Getting started with a new Apple product can be overwhelming. 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 are new to Apple or an experienced user, these lists will provide valuable information to help you start using your device right away or build on your existing knowledge.

  • Getting started with iPhone or iPad
  • Getting started with Mac
  • Getting started with 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 thousands of applications.

If you are looking for iOS and iPadOS apps which have been developed specifically for blind, DeafBlind, or low vision users and which will help you in your daily life, you can find our list of these here.

Latest Apple Posts And Updates

Authors, Writers and Editors on the Mac

Forum Topic (macOS and Mac Apps) by Maldalain
4 comments. Last update or comment 33 minutes 10 seconds ago

Transfer of apps, and app data between Apple accounts.

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by UnboundDara
3 comments. Last update or comment 37 minutes 8 seconds ago

Getting voiceover to announce lyrics in Apple Music.

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by jim pickens
0 comments. Last update or comment 55 minutes 27 seconds ago

Intermittent Dropped Connections

Forum Topic (Site News, Updates, and Feedback) by Sebby
14 comments. Last update or comment 57 minutes 8 seconds ago

Instagram bug

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Tasha
1 comments. Last update or comment 1 hour 37 minutes ago

FaceBook reached it’s rock bottom accessibility-wise since 2014!

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by eyesfreesight
33 comments. Last update or comment 1 hour 45 minutes ago

Seeking testers for my new iOS and MacOS Podcast App

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Ashley
64 comments. Last update or comment 3 hours 10 minutes ago

Router application accessibility.

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by John Moore
21 comments. Last update or comment 4 hours 3 minutes ago

AI description apps installable on iOS that have an explore by touch?

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by OldBear
3 comments. Last update or comment 4 hours 8 minutes ago

Relay Words closed beta: 25 more TestFlight spots available

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS Gaming) by Billy
5 comments. Last update or comment 4 hours 13 minutes ago

latest issue with Facebook

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Alicia Krage
6 comments. Last update or comment 7 hours 1 minute ago

Tips for accessing Google products for work on a Mac using VoiceOver

Forum Topic (macOS and Mac Apps) by David
2 comments. Last update or comment 11 hours 22 minutes ago

Perplexity - Ask Anything

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by AnonyMouse
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
14 comments. Last update or comment 14 hours 48 minutes ago

Introduction to WeatherFast

Forum Topic (iOS and iPadOS) by Kelly Ford
12 comments. Last update or comment 16 hours 20 minutes ago

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Podcast by AppleVis
14 comments. Last update or comment 18 hours 9 minutes ago
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Latest Non-Apple Posts

can I have speech before start up?

Forum Topic (Windows) by honest nan
11 comments. Last update or comment 49 minutes 4 seconds ago

Seeking People's Experiences with XBox ROG Ally X and Screen Readers

Forum Topic (Windows) by Kel
0 comments. Last update or comment 54 minutes 40 seconds ago

OpenDeck: A Fully Accessible Screen Reader Alternative for Elgato's Stream Deck

Forum Topic (Windows) by That Blind Canuck
2 comments. Last update or comment 1 hour 38 minutes ago

Apple Music NVDA add-on

Forum Topic (Windows) by Keith
4 comments. Last update or comment 12 hours 59 minutes ago

Gemini For Home: Any Experiences?

Forum Topic (Smart Home Tech and Gadgets) by Kyler G
8 comments. Last update or comment 21 hours 45 minutes ago

Accessibility on Modern IOS vs Google Pixel

Forum Topic (Android) by eyesfreesight
127 comments. Last update or comment 1 day 5 hours ago

Canes

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by OldBear
150 comments. Last update or comment 1 day 19 hours ago

Can anyone share experiences in the use and learning of Arduino?

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by Jean Vieira
5 comments. Last update or comment 1 day 19 hours ago

Looking for feedback on non-visual battery feedback methods

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by Angelo Li
3 comments. Last update or comment 2 days ago

Any marketplace or page for selling Assistive technology?

Forum Topic (Assistive Technology) by Tristo
1 comments. Last update or comment 2 days 7 hours ago
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