iAccessibility is proud to introduce our latest app MLWordTips. MLWordTips has been made by iAccessibility for MaLynWorks, and allows for the user to learn Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts. These tips and shortcuts are not specifically for screen reader users, but are useful for blind and sighted users alike.
Welcome Welcome to iAccessibility! We have rearranged the top menu to bring back all of the articles from the original iAccessibility Report, and we will continue to offer articles in this format. We apologize for making it difficult to get to this content, but it has been fixed. We will also be providing new and… Continue Reading Home
The new Magic keyboard is very similar to the keyboard on the new Macbook, and is thinner, lighter and smaller than the previous version. This keyboard, while new and different in size has a few definite perks over the previous keyboard. For one thing, the new keyboard can be charged quickly with a Lightning cable.… Continue Reading A Look at the new Magic Keyboard from Apple
ACB Link Logo We are proud to announce the latest app developed by iAccessibility ACB Link. ACB Link is a combined effort between iAccessibility and the American Council of the Blind to bring ACB members the latest news, resources and audio content to iOS users. To learn more check out these resources. ACB Link Press… Continue Reading Introducing ACB Link
ACB Link connects members and friends of the American Council of the Blind. With ACB Link, you can: Access valuable resources offered by the American Council of the Blind Get push notifications designed to keep you in the know about late-breaking news items of value to ACB members and friends Easily and conveniently connect to… Continue Reading ACB Link
Start Speaking is the first app that lets your iPhone speak selected text out loud. Start Speaking now supports the Apple Watch.
As advertised, The iPad will now support multitasking in iOS 9, and it is just as easy for VoiceOver users to take advantage of this feature. Here is how it works. While in an app, tap the status bar. You will notice there is a third option here instead of just notification enter and Control… Continue Reading Multitasking with iPad VoiceOver and iOS 9
Siri has a few snarky things to say about Apple’s new event on September 9th as suggested by their invitations. Below are two pictures with descriptions of some things that Siri said. “Give us a hint.”, Siri, “The only hint I can give you right now is a hint of lime. And that there’s a… Continue Reading Hey Siri, give us a hint!
As I am sure you can tell, This post in more about the accessibility of developing apps for iOS. While this post may be quite technical, I think that all users can learn from what is said here. While building an app, I found out that some of the code I was using was what… Continue Reading Uisearching for Accessibility = nil
The Health app included in iOS 8 has allowed iOS users to track many different aspects of their health including calorie intake, distance walked, height weight, allergies, medications and more. Lets take a look at how blind and low vision users can use these features of iOS. The Health App The Health app is Apple’s… Continue Reading Pocket Sized Accessible Health Monitoring
Wouldn’t it be cool if you could be on any Mac and load your VoiceOver preferences? Well, with VoiceOver’s Portable Preferences setting and iCloud Drive you can. Here is how to set it up. On your Mac Open Disk Utility from the Go menu under the Utilities folder, or by searching for it in Spotlight… Continue Reading Portable VoiceOver Preferences in the cloud!
