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A guide for iOS app developers on how to provide VoiceOver accessibility support

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Matt Legend Gemmell has written a guide for iOS app developers on how to provide VoiceOver accessibility support for visually impaired users. It includes both technical information and also a discussion on how to approach accessibility, as well as points to be aware of.

Accessible Apple iOS iPhone, iPad Touch and iPad mobile App Design: Accessibility, Sonic and Vocal Branding Presentation Delivered by Tim Noonan at Mobile Monday Sydney — Vocal Branding Australia

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Visit Accessible Apple iOS iPhone, iPad Touch and iPad mobile App Design: Accessibility, Sonic and Vocal Branding Presentation Delivered by Tim Noonan at Mobile Monday Sydney — Vocal Branding Australia

Presentation notes from lecturer and voice consultant Tim Noonan covering the following topic areas:

  • Briefly cover the current state-of-play in mobile device accessibility;
  • Demonstrate and discuss Apple’s VoiceOver accessibility software for blind and low vision users that is built into iOS devices such as the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad;
  • Explain how and why it is a good move to ensure your iOS apps are accessible;
  • Finish by speaking about the benefits of including more audio and human voice content in your mobile apps for all your users.

Adaptive Technology Podcasts from Vision Australia

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Podcast topics include demonstrations and tutorials covering the use of the iPad, iPod Touch and iPhone with VoiceOver.

As described by Vision Australia:

Vision Australia's Equipment Solutions Specialist team have produced a range of podcasts designed to help answer common accessibility questions concerning new developments in assistive technology.

Stay connected for more upcoming demonstrations, helpful tip documents and evaluations.

The use of podcasts on the Vision Australia website will be expanded to keep you informed of the latest developments in technology and how it can be used effectively by people who are blind or have low vision.

We hope you find these resources useful and would appreciate your feedback on how we can improve the information you find here. Please email us at info@visionaustralia.org.

Blind Access Journal

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The purpose of this blog and podcast is to encourage greater information accessibility for the blind through effective advocacy and journalistic coverage of accessibility concerns that impact the connected online blind community. Original content on the site includes coverage of accessibility to iOS apps for the iPad, iPod Touch and iPhone.

Blind Cool Tech

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Blind Cool Tech is a podcast that brings some fun and variety into your mp3 player. The show provides interviews, brings you along on sound seeing tours, and discusses life and cool technology that blind people can use.

Blind Geek Zone

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Audio tutorials, demos and links to resources covering all areas of technology as it relates to the blind. The site includes a significant amount of attention to the iPad, iPod Touch and iPhone.

Blind Tunes

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The Official JFW (Jaws for Windows) accessibility script for iTunes.

BlindWorld Blog and Podcast

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iOS VoiceOver Podcast

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Podcasts for VoiceOver users produced by Kevin Chao.

iTunes for Windows with Jaws tutorial

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This detailed tutorial by Stuart Lawler introduces you to the iTunes application for Windows. He uses the Jaws screen reader to navigate around the application
playing music from the iTunes store, navigating around his local library and looking at the different options available to users

Mac-cessibility Network

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The Mac-cessibility Network is devoted to connecting, compiling, and providing easy access to the best resources for blind, visually impaired, and other disability groups using Apple products.

SeroTalk | A podcast and interactive blog on the accessible digital lifestyle, produced by Serotek, the Accessibility Anywhere people

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Visit SeroTalk | A podcast and interactive blog on the accessible digital lifestyle, produced by Serotek, the Accessibility Anywhere people

Demos, news and lively technical discussions are just the beginning on this podcast. A significant amount of time is spent covering the iPad, iPod Touch, iPhone and iOS-related topics.

The Complete Guide to Using iOS 4 from Gizmodo

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This article describes most of the new features found in iOS 4 and provides instructions for trying them on your device. We note that VoiceOver is not mentioned.

The iAccessibility Report

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This blog seeks to educate the blind and visually impaired world on which apps work, and which ones do not work with Voiceover, and other accessibility solutions on these devices.

The Mark Taylor Candleshore Blog

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"Lighting Your Way To The Future," - Mark Taylor.

This blog and podcast covers a wide range of topics including detailed demonstrations and reviews of iOS apps that are accessible to the blind.

The Screenless Switchers Podcast

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Podcast dedicated to iOS, iPhone and VoiceOver.

voiceoveron

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Discussions about the good, the bad and the ugly of Apple accessibility features. Main focus is on Voiceover screenreader. Some episodes contain strong language.

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