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Explore Apple’s 2025 accessibility updates, including Vision Pro Zoom, Braille Access, Magnifier for Mac, and new App Store accessibility labels. Learn how Apple is reshaping inclusive tech for low vision, blind, and deaf-blind users.
This episode dives into Apple’s latest accessibility announcements for 2025, featuring insights from Sarah Herrlinger, Senior Director of Accessibility at Apple.
Discover how Vision Pro now supports Zooming on your surroundings, live object recognition, and third-party accessibility camera access. We explore Braille Access, a powerful tool for taking notes, opening BRF files, and even using live captioning on braille displays to support deaf-blind users.
We also cover Magnifier for Mac, which leverages an iPhone or external camera for classroom and workplace independence, with perspective correction and integration with the new Accessibility Reader. Finally, learn how Apple’s new App Store accessibility labels help users identify apps that truly support features like VoiceOver, Voice Control, captions, and audio description.
Relevant Links
Apple Accessibility: https://www.apple.com/accessibility/
Be My Eyes: https://www.bemyeyes.com
iOS Access for All (by Shelly Brisbin): https://www.iosaccessbook.com
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