Seeing AI is a free app developed by Microsoft designed for people who are blind. It will read out text, describe images, and even recognise people. On our old website, we posted a series of short posts about how to use Seeing AI and its different modes (called channels). Rather than bringing them all over … Read more
Blindfold Games are free accessible games made for iPhones and iPads.They are all separate apps so you can install only the ones you are interested in.Some of them push you to pay for more lives or coins. If you love the game, it might be worth buying some but if you would just like a … Read more
Update 28/01/2024: Google Translate is now called Google Translate not Translate, so you won’t need to use custom labels anymore. Apple Translate is an app that now comes pre-installed on iPhones and iPads.It has a very simple layout, and is easy to use.To start using it, you need to find it in your list of … Read more
Update 28/01/2024: As of watchOS 10, the Apple Watch now has a low power mode much like the iPhone. Power save mode is therefore only applicable to anyone running watchOS 9 or older. You might encounter Apple Watch power save mode when your Apple Watch battery falls below 10%. At this point, a notification appears … Read more
Update 28/01/2024: The Apple Watch’s software has undergone significant changes since I wrote this post, for example the app is now called Fitness not Activity. Would you like to quickly find out your stats for the day on your Apple Watch? Here’s how to do it:1. Press the Digital crown (the round button on the … Read more
The ErgData app is a great way to get real-time stats while using a Concept 2 Ergo, Bike Erg or Ski Erg. It will also allow you to sync your workouts on these pieces of gym equipment to your Strava account. Getting Started The app is very accessible. All you need to do is download … Read more
First of all, don’t panic! We understand that it’s very stressful when your access to a computer suddenly stops. This could be because JAWS crashed, or because of a completely separate issue. But sadly crashes do happen with JAWS, so you need to stay calm and know what to do. If you are in a … Read more
Have you just got a new iPhone or iPad? Or are you trying to turn on VoiceOver on a device you don’t normally use. Here are three methods to turn on VoiceOver. Method 1: Tripple-click the Home or Side button If you have the accessibility shortcut set up, just tripple-click the home or side button … Read more
If you are going to join Zoom meetings on a computer, it is a good idea to download the Zoom client as it is more accessible than the website and has more features. N.B. If you are using a computer where you are not the admin, you may need to ask the admin of the … Read more
The App Store is fully-accessible with VoiceOver, so you can easily download apps onto your iPhone or iPad. The App Store is an app (normally on page 1 of your phone or iPad). To open it, find it and then double-tap on it to select it. To download an app, you will first need to … Read more