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Welcome to AppleVis

AppleVis is the go-to resource for blind, DeafBlind, and low vision users of Apple technologies. A proud member of the Be My Eyes family, AppleVis' 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 our community support each other in accessing the maximum potential of Apple hardware, software, and services.

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 Apple Posts And Updates

Steam Mobile

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by tunmi13
Usability Rating: Some parts of the app are accessible with VoiceOver, but not enough to make it usable.
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Apple watch and braille display

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VoiceOver still speaking when Mac is locked and display is dimmed?

Forum Topic by trey
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Eloquence volume

Forum Topic by Muhammad
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The State of Screen readers in macOS

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Subscribe to podcast threads

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Having an issue creating a new sheet in ulysses on mac - appears at the top of the group rather than in line... Anyone else?

Forum Topic by Oliver
4 comments. Last update or comment 9 hours 20 minutes ago

Looking for test users for AI-Powered Voice Assistant that empowers computer control for the visually impaired

Forum Topic by Seregawpn
45 comments. Last update or comment 9 hours 27 minutes ago

The blind swordsman

Mac App Directory by Piotr Machacz
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible without the use of VoiceOver
32 comments. Last update or comment 9 hours 58 minutes ago

recommendations for a good iPhone16 case? otterbox really messed their design up

Forum Topic by Troy
11 comments. Last update or comment 10 hours ago

iOS Braille Support in 2025 is an Absolute Mess And We Deserve Better

Forum Topic by Cory K
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AppleVis Extra 107: Exploring Apple’s Latest Accessibility Innovations with Sarah Herrlinger

Podcast by AppleVis
79 comments. Last update or comment 10 hours 30 minutes ago

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22 comments. Last update or comment 12 hours 27 minutes ago

iOS 19, what would you like to see non-Apple Intelligence Devices?

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12 comments. Last update or comment 13 hours 55 minutes ago
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Latest Non-Apple Posts

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Posted to Android by Chris
2 comments. Last update or comment 1 hour 24 minutes ago

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Posted to Site News, Updates, and Feedback by Mert Ozer
5 comments. Last update or comment 1 hour 25 minutes ago

Will Jaws/NVDA work with surface pro 12

Posted to Windows by Ash Rein
2 comments. Last update or comment 1 hour 26 minutes ago

Subscribe to podcast threads

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6 comments. Last update or comment 9 hours 18 minutes ago

EchoVision by Agiga.ai

Posted to Assistive Technology by kevinchao89
50 comments. Last update or comment 9 hours 52 minutes ago

Somebody with the new Huawei FreeBuds 6? I need your advice

Posted to Smart Home Tech and Gadgets by Karina Velazquez
0 comments. Last update or comment 12 hours 8 minutes ago

Github Assistant: An accessible way to use github with ScreenReader!

Posted to Windows by Ambro
11 comments. Last update or comment 14 hours 2 minutes ago

Midway through 2025 and glide only Alpha 2.0?

Posted to Assistive Technology by Ash Rein
187 comments. Last update or comment 15 hours 40 minutes ago

Improving TalkBack Experience on Android Phones: Solving Double-Tap Issues and Enhancing Typing

Posted to Android by Deon588
46 comments. Last update or comment 16 hours 33 minutes ago

Looking for a wireless keyboard and mouse combo for Windows

Posted to Windows by Kostadin Kolev
2 comments. Last update or comment 17 hours 11 minutes ago
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