iOS and iPadOS for blind users

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Accessibility features for visually impaired iPhone & iPad users

Introduction for visually impaired iPhone users

Introduction for visually impaired iPad users

Siri - use your iPhone with spoken commands

Zoom - magnify your phone's screen

The magnifier - use your iPhone as a magnifier

VoiceOver on iPhone and iPad

Introducing VoiceOver

VoiceOver practice

VoiceOver gestures

Dictating text as an alternative to using the iPhone or iPad on-screen keyboard

Entering and editing text on an iPhone or iPad using VoiceOver

The rotor, an essential multi-purpose tool in VoiceOver

Finding your way around screens with VoiceOver

Making and answering phone calls with VoiceOver

Making emergency calls on iPhone and giving your location

Recording phone calls with VoiceOver

Adding telephone numbers to your contacts with VoiceOver

All you need to know about Messages with VoiceOver

All you need to know about Mail with VoiceOver on an iPhone

Organising Home Screen apps with VoiceOver

Using Reminders with Siri and VoiceOver

Browsing the web with Safari

Safari's page menu button

Recording spoken notes with the Voice Memos app

How to help VoiceOver speak it correctly

Volume settings on iPhone and iPad

The Passwords app - storing passwords securely for use on your device

Using an iPhone or iPad with a bluetooth keyboard

General

Selecting an iPhone model for blind or low vision users

Some Siri Shortcuts that you may find useful

Useful apps, services and devices for visually impaired people

Get a refund for a disappointing app

Notes from Vista Digital Dynamos Zoom sessions during lockdown

Notes from other talks - not necessarily aimed specifically at people with sight loss

Resources for trainers of blind and low vision iPhone and iPad users

More information and support sources for blind iPhone and iPad users

Frequently Asked Questions

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