iOS for Low Vision 

Note: Unless otherwise stated, these resources assume you are using the most recent version of iOS

Documentation from Apple

• Vision Accessibility Options 

• Adjust Display and Text Size

• Using the Zoom Feature (iPad)

• Using the Zoom Feature (iPhone)

• Accessing and Using the Magnifier

• Using Dark Mode

• Use the Accessibility Shortcut on the iPhone

• Accessing and Using Spoken Content

Resources from Around the Web 

• AppleVis - iOS and iPad Apps Developed Specifically for Blind or Low Vision Users

• Hadley - iPhone/iPad Low Vision Video Series

• Hadley - iDevices with Siri Video Series

• iMore - How to Invert Colors and use Color Filters

• iMore - How to enable button shapes and use labels on iPhone and iPad

• Perkins Paths to Technology - Getting Started with the iPad for Low Vision

• Resources for the Educational Use of iPads (including resources for and lists for students with visual impairments and multiple disabilities).

YouTube Short Videos and Playlists

• Apple Support Accessibility Playlist 

• Apple Support Playlist of all Vision-Related Videos (Includes info for VoiceOver Users)

• The Blind Life - Setting up an iPhone for Blind and Low Vision Users

iOS with VoiceOver

Note: Unless otherwise stated, these resources assume you are using the most recent version of iOS

Documentation from Apple

• Vision Accessibility Options 

• Turn on and Practice VoiceOver on the iPhone

• VoiceOver Gestures on iDevices

• Popular Apps for Accessibility

• Building Accessible Apps 

Resources from Around the Web 

• ABCs of iOS: A VoiceOver Manual for Toddlers and Beyond!

• AppleVis - New to iOS Resources

• AppleVis - Using a Braille Display with iOS

• AppleVis - A Beginners Guide to using iOS with VoiceOver

• AppleVis - iOS and iPad Apps Developed Specifically for Blind or Low Vision Users

• AppleVis - Labeling Elements with iOS

• Blind Abilities - iPhone 101 Quickbytes

• Hadley - Listen with VoiceOver Video Series

• Hadley - Calls, Texts, and Emails Video Series

• Hadley - Web Browsing Video Series

• Hadley - Writing Video Series

• Hadley - Entertainment Series

• Hadley - iDevices with Siri Video Series

• Mac for the Blind - Getting Started with VoiceOver (free tutorial)

• Personal Power - Getting the Most out of your iPhone as a Totally Blind User (available from this link in several downloadable formats)

• Resources for the Educational Use of iPads (including resources for and lists for students with visual impairments and multiple disabilities).

YouTube Short Videos and Playlists

• Apple Support Accessibility Playlist 

• Apple Support Playlist of all Vision-Related Videos (Includes info for Low Vision Users)

• Hadley iFocus Series - YouTube Playlist 

• iPad for All Computing 2022 - YouTube Playlist 

Android with Android Accessibility Suite 

(Includes Content for Low Vision and Blind Users)

Documentation from Google (Low Vision Content)

• Using Magnification 

• Dark Theme and Color Inversion

• Text and Display Settings 

Documentation from Google (Screen Reader Content)

• Android Accessibility Overview

• Getting Started with TalkBack

• Navigate with TalkBack

• Use a Braille Display with Braille Back

• Use TalkBack's Braille Keyboard

Resources from Around the Web

• A11Y Project Blog: Getting Started with TalkBack on Android

• Blind Android Users Podcast (main page)

• Hadley: Android Low Vision Video Series

• Hadley: Listen with TalkBack Video Series 

• Helpdesk Geek - What is Accessibility Suite

YouTube Short Videos and Playlists

• Playlist: Talkback 101

• TalkBack Tutorial: How to Use your Device without Looking at the Screen

• iPhone 11 Tech Support - Playlist Contains Some Spanish Content

• Using Android’s new Virtual Braille Keyboard- Webinar:

• Introduction to TalkBack (from Deque Systems)