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style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MAX-WIDTH: 100%; LINE-HEIGHT: 1.4em; -webkit-hyphens: manual"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 28px">Free Resources for People Who Are Blind to Learn to Use
Apple Products</SPAN></H1>
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<P style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">In this post, we will
highlight some websites that offer free tutorials, podcasts and other materials
developed to teach persons who are blind and visually impaired how to use Apple
products. This list is not necessarily comprehensive; we welcome comments that
mention other materials you have used that accomplish the same purpose.
Additionally, we include free information here; we may create a separate post
which highlights other resources that are available for purchase.</SPAN></P>
<P style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><o:p
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"></o:p><SPAN>AppleVis</SPAN></P>
<P style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">AppleVis describes
itself as a “c</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">community-powered
website for blind and low-vision users of Apple's range of Mac computers, the
iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple TV and Apple Watch.” AppleVis seeks to
accomplish their goal of empowering persons who are blind and visually impaired
by providing a wide range of content concerning Apple products.</SPAN></P>
<H3 style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN lang=EN
style="FONT-SIZE: 28px; MAX-WIDTH: 100%">Getting Started</SPAN></H3>
<P style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN lang=EN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">AppleVis
contains a detailed “Getting Started” section which, as you would expect, offers
written descriptions and audio demonstrations of persons who are blind and
visually impaired using Apple products. AppleVis describes this section of its
site as follows:</SPAN></P>
<P style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN lang=EN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">If you’ve just
got your first Mac, iOS device or Apple Watch, congratulations!<o:p
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN lang=EN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">To help you get
started, we’ve compiled a list of selected content from right across the
AppleVis website which we believe will answer many of your initial questions and
familiarize you with the accessibility features of your new Apple
product.</SPAN></P>
<P style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">If you browse any of
these lists, you will notice that you can choose particular features of a given
device that you want to learn to utilize; alternatively, you can move through
the materials in a more systematic manner so that you can learn the most
essential features of each device at your leisure.</SPAN></P>
<H3 style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 28px; MAX-WIDTH: 100%">App
Directories</SPAN></H3>
<P style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">AppleVis has created
app directories which describe apps and discuss their accessibility and how
accessibility has changed in an app when an update is released or a feature is
added or changed. The site says,</SPAN></P>
<DIV style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN lang=EN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">“Also be sure
to browse our <A style="TEXT-DECORATION: none; MAX-WIDTH: 100%"
href="http://www.applevis.com/ios-app-directory/browse" target=_self><SPAN
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">iOS</SPAN></A>, <A
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none; MAX-WIDTH: 100%"
href="http://www.applevis.com/mac-app-directory/browse" target=_self><SPAN
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">Mac</SPAN></A>and <A
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none; MAX-WIDTH: 100%"
href="http://www.applevis.com/apps/apple-watch/browse" target=_self><SPAN
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">Apple Watch</SPAN></A> App Directories, in which you
will find information submitted by our community on the accessibility of 1000s
of applications.”<o:p style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"></o:p></SPAN></DIV><SPAN><BR
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"></SPAN>
<P style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">Anyone can sign up for
an AppleVis account; doing so permits individuals to write and subsequently post
reviews of apps. Such posts are especially beneficial when an app becomes
significantly more or less accessible. Remember that an app, particularly one
not created for persons who are blind and visually impaired, can gain or lose
accessibility when it is updated; read reviews, of course, with the
understanding that changes in an app can alter accessibility tremendously for
good or bad.</SPAN></P>
<DIV style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN>Also, AppleVis has put together a list of
apps created for persons who are blind and visually impaired. “<SPAN lang=EN
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">If you are looking for iOS apps that have been developed
specifically for blind or low vision users and which will help you in your daily
life, <A style="TEXT-DECORATION: none; MAX-WIDTH: 100%"
href="http://www.applevis.com/apps/ios-apps-for-blind-or-low-vision-users"
target=_self><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">you can find our list of these
here</SPAN></A>.”<o:p
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></DIV><SPAN>.</SPAN><SPAN><BR></SPAN>
<H2 style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 28px; MAX-WIDTH: 100%">Maccessibility</SPAN></H2>
<P style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">Maccessibility is
another site devoted to providing information about Apple products and their
accessibility. The site describes itself in this way:</SPAN></P>
<DIV style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">Maccessibility is
devoted to connecting, compiling, and providing easy access to the best
resources for blind, visually impaired, and other disability groups using Apple
products. It is maintained by a dedicated group of visually impaired volunteers
who are Apple enthusiasts themselves. … Today, Maccessibility provides <A
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none; MAX-WIDTH: 100%"
href="http://maccessibility.net/"><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">news and
commentary,</SPAN></A> <A style="TEXT-DECORATION: none; MAX-WIDTH: 100%"
href="http://maccessibility.net/category/podcast"><SPAN
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">podcasts,</SPAN></A> and <A
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none; MAX-WIDTH: 100%"
href="http://maccessibility.net/contact-us"><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">online
communities,</SPAN></A> and more to low and no vision users of Apple
products.</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><BR></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">One important
distinction between AppleVis and Maccessibility is the difference in the way
podcasts are grouped and their overall content. AppleVis tends to make their
podcast content very specific and much shorter in length whereas often
Maccessibility creates much lengthier podcasts that cover a variety of subjects
in one podcast. Both sites provide detailed descriptions of the content you will
read or hear if you choose to do so. Both sites provide content that can benefit
all levels of Apple product users from beginners to the most experienced users.
Additionally, both sites provide links that you may use to donate to their work.
You can follow Maccessibility on Twitter @Maccessibility. Also, if you browse
their podcasts, you may also follow individual contributors on their specific
social media accounts as well. Visit Maccessibility at </SPAN><A
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none; MAX-WIDTH: 100%"
href="http://www.maccessibility.net/">www.maccessibility.net/</A><SPAN
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">.</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<H2 style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 28px; MAX-WIDTH: 100%">MacForTheBlind</SPAN></H2>
<P style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">MacForTheBlind provides
a detailed listing of podcasts, tips and tricks, how-to pieces, news, product
demonstrations, documentation and news about Apple products. The webmaster is an
Authorized Apple Business Affiliate and an Apple Certified Trainer and Support
Professional who owns a large number of Apple products. MacForTheBlind describes
its mission as follows:</SPAN></P>
<P style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><o:p style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"></o:p> </P>
<P style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">1.<SPAN
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">Provide information and
answers to common questions about VoiceOver on the Mac or iOS devices.<o:p
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">2.<SPAN
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">Make available “how to”
posts, tips and tricks, and other basic tutorials on a variety of Mac and iOS
related subjects, such as software and apps.<o:p
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">3.<SPAN
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">Provide resources, links to
podcasts, and other useful links to other Mac related sites in our
community.<o:p style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">4.<SPAN
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">Offer help for common and
even not so common technical support issues on the Mac or iDevices.<o:p
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">5.<SPAN
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">Make available opportunities
for training with VoiceOver on either the Mac or on iOS devices.<o:p
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">6.<SPAN
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">Offer training and
demonstration videos and/or podcasts.<o:p
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">7.<SPAN
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">
</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">Offer advertisement
opportunities for developers and other companies.<o:p
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><o:p style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"></o:p><SPAN>VoiceOver
Easy Home Page</SPAN></P>
<P style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN>This site is different in several ways from
those we covered previously. It provides basic lessons for using VoiceOver on
iOS devices only. It does not contain forums, blogs or news. Instead its purpose
is to teach people, in a step-by-step manner, how to accomplish basic functions
on their iPad or iPhone.</SPAN></P><SPAN>One of the most appreciated features of
VoiceOver Easy Home Page is its customization based on what device you wish to
learn to use. After some introductory material, the site provides accessible
combo boxes; the first asks you to select which device you want to learn to use.
After you make your selection, you proceed to the next combo box which asks you
what version of the iOS software you have on your device. Next you find lessons
broken down into units. The units are listed in a table of contents format which
you can open or collapse using the provided buttons. VoiceOver Easy Home Page
describes its courses by saying, “<B style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><A
href="http://voiceovereasy.net">VoiceoverEasy.net</A> courses are tutorials
geared toward blind and visually impaired users of iPhones and iPads with Siri
capability, and who use Apple Corporation's accessibility technology called
VoiceOver to read the screen of their device.” <SPAN
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"> </SPAN>The site describes its purpose as
follows:<o:p style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"></o:p></B><BR style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><BR
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><BR style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><B
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">This website was developed in order to provide a
detailed, step by step tutorial for blind and visually impaired users of the
VoiceOver assistive technology found in iPhones and iPads. This site makes no
assumptions that the reader has any previous knowledge of or experience with
iPhones or iPads, and no previous experience using VoiceOver is necessary to
begin using these lessons.<o:p style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"></o:p></B><BR
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><BR style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><BR
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"></SPAN>
<DIV style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN><B style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">Thus, VoiceOver
Easy Home Page is intended to teach persons who are blind and visually impaired
basic VoiceOver functions. Although the other listed sites are more detailed and
cover more advanced material, VoiceOver Easy Home Page is an excellent place to
visit for basic VoiceOver information, even more so if you prefer a site that is
more simplified in its design or less detailed. Visit the VoiceOver Easy Home
Page at </B><I style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN lang=EN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><A
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none; MAX-WIDTH: 100%"
href="http://www.voiceover-easy.net/"><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">www.<B
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">voiceover</B>-<B
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">easy</B>.net/</SPAN></A>.</SPAN></I></SPAN></DIV>
<H2 style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 28px; MAX-WIDTH: 100%">Miscellaneous Resources</SPAN></H2>
<DIV style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">Apple provides
a guide for using VoiceOver on the Mac at </SPAN><CITE
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN lang=EN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><A
style="TEXT-DECORATION: none; MAX-WIDTH: 100%"
href="https://www.apple.com/voiceover/info/guide/"><SPAN
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">https://www.apple.com/</SPAN><B
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">voiceover</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">/info/guide/</SPAN></SPAN></A>. The guide is broken down
into chapters which are links so you may select the chapter you want to read and
move back and forth through the guide. VoiceOver also includes a Quick Start
tutorial; a Mac automatically presents this tutorial to you the first time you
turn on VoiceOver using Command-F5. You can take the tutorial at any time as
long as VoiceOver is on by pressing VO-Command-F8 (VO = control-Option
keys).<o:p style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"></o:p></SPAN></CITE></SPAN></DIV><SPAN><BR
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"></SPAN>
<P style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">An iOS device also has
a VoiceOver practice mode; VoiceOver must be turned on using Siri or by pressing
the home button three times. Once VoiceOver is on, go to settings, general,
accessibility, VoiceOver, VoiceOver practice, and practice Voiceover gestures.
Tap the done button in the top right portion of the screen to close VoiceOver
practice.</SPAN></P>
<P style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><o:p style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"></o:p> </P>
<DIV style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">Finally, you
can download the free Looktel VoiceOver Tutorial app which is available on the
app store at </SPAN><A style="TEXT-DECORATION: none; MAX-WIDTH: 100%"
href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/looktel-voiceover-tutorial/id598788231?mt=8">https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/looktel-voiceover-tutorial/id598788231?mt=8</A><SPAN
style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">. You also can search for Looktel or VoiceOver Tutorial.
Of course, this app familiarizes you with basic VoiceOver commands, a few of
which you may need to know already to download apps. However, it uses games and
challenges to introduce more and more advanced gestures and provides feedback to
let you know that you used each gesture correctly.</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<H2 style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 28px; MAX-WIDTH: 100%">Conclusion</SPAN><SPAN> </SPAN></H2>
<P style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%">While other sites and
tutorials may exist, these are the ones most easily located. We encourage you to
share any others you find helpful. We may soon provide a post with paid
resources; these free resources should provide plenty of material for the
development of your knowledge of VoiceOver on Apple devices.</SPAN></P>
<P style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><SPAN style="MAX-WIDTH: 100%"><A
href="http://www.fredshead.info/2016/07/free-resources-for-people-who-are-blind.html?m=1">http://www.fredshead.info/2016/07/free-resources-for-people-who-are-blind.html?m=1</A></SPAN></P></DIV>
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