I’m thrilled to announce the availability of my book, iOS Access for All: Your Comprehensive Guide to Accessibility on iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. The book guides readers through all accessibility features available on Apple’s mobile devices. Whether you’re just getting started with iOS, or want to learn more about apps and accessibility tools you already use, iOS Access for All has all the bases covered. With information of interest to users who are blind, low-vision, hearing-impaired, or have cognitive or motor disabilities, the book is the most extensive iOS accessibility resource available.
I’ve spent more than 25 years writing about technology, with a particular focus on Apple products. I’m also a visually-impaired iPhone user. My full bio is here.
Here’s the Table of Contents for iOS Access for All.
Part 1: Getting Started
Chapter 1: Accessibility the Apple Way
- Apple Revolutionizes Mobile Access
- Today’s iDevices, and iOS
- The Apple Ecosystem
- Meet iOS Accessibility Features
Chapter 2: Orientation and Quickstart
- iDevices 101
- Parts of iOS
- Choose How to Set Up iOS
- Accessibility Quickstart
- Ready to Dive Deeper?
Part 2: The Wide World of iOS Access
Chapter 3: VoiceOver
- Activate VoiceOver
- Learn iOS and VoiceOver
- Do More with the Rotor
- Text and the Virtual Keyboard
- Dictate Text with Siri
- Enter Text with Handwriting Gestures
- Use a Wireless Keyboard
- Use a Refreshable Braille Display
- Manage and Navigate Your Device
Chapter 4: Low-Vision Access
- iOS’ Low-Vision Challenges
- Screen Magnification
- Enlarge and Enhance Text
- Color and Contrast
- Speech As a Low-Vision Tool
- Quickly Enable Low-Vision Features
- Mainstream Features with Low-Vision Uses
- The iOS Camera: Low-Vision Super Weapon
Chapter 5: Siri and Voice Input
- Set Up Siri
- Siri Commands
- Dictation
- Voice Control
- Voice Input Alternatives
Chapter 6: Tools for Hearing Impaired Users
- Convert Alerts to a Flash or Vibration
- Control Audio Output from Calls and Apps
- Hearing Aid Support
- Use a Hearing Aid
- TTY Support
- Closed Caption Support
- More Communication with iOS
Chapter 7: Physical and Learning Access
- Guided Access
- Switch Control
- AssistiveTouch
Part 3: All About Apps
Chapter 8: Access to Apple Apps
- Safari
- Sidebar: Delete, Move, and Share within Apps
- Calendar
- Phone
- Messages
- FaceTime
- Contacts
- Maps
- Camera and Photos
- Music
- Videos
- App Store/iTunes Store
- The Rest of the Included Apps
- But Wait, There’s More (Apps)
Chapter 9: The Best of Accessible Apps
- An Accessible App Primer
- Navigation and Travel
- Productivity
- Reading, News, and Information
- Communication & Social Networking
- Education
- Lifestyle
- Accessibility Tools
- Learn More About Apps
Appendices
Appendix A: VoiceOver Gestures
Appendix B: VoiceOver Keyboard Commands
Appendix C: Braille Commands
You can buy the book for US$20 at the iOS Access for All Web site.
You can buy the ePub (Apple iBooks-friendly) version for $20 at the book’s Web site.
