Training Materials and Resources
The apps listed below work well with the Zoom feature and or VoiceOver.
Barcode Apps
Barcode Scanner
Cost: $.099
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 4.0 or later.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/barcode-scanner/id336944062?mt=8
Digit-Eyes
Cost: $29.99
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch (4th generation), iPad 2 Wi-Fi and iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G. Requires iOS 4.0 or later.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/digit-eyes-audio-scanner-labeler/id376424490?mt=8
RL Classic (RedLaser)
Cost: Free
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch (4th generation), iPad 2 Wi-Fi, and iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G. Requires iOS 4.0 or later.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/redlaser-barcode-scanner-qr/id312720263?mt=8
Books, Radio and Podcasts
Audible
Cost: Free App. Monthly membership fee.
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.1 or later
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/audible/id379693831?mt=8
iBlink Radio
Cost: Free
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 4.0 or later.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iblink-radio/id332027117?mt=8
Learning Ally
Cost: $19.99
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.2 or later
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/learning-ally-audio/id418888450?mt=8
OverDrive
Cost: Free
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 4.0 or later.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id366869252?mt=8
Read2Go
Cost: $19.99
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 4.0 or later.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/read2go/id425585903?mt=8
GPS Apps
Ariadne GPS
Cost: $5.99
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.2 or later
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ariadne-gps/id441063072?mt=8
Navigon
Cost: $59.99
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.0 or later
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/navigon-mobilenavigator-north/id321506742?mt=8
Sendero GPS
Cost: $4.99
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 4.2 or later
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sendero-gps-lookaround/id386831856?mt=8
Magnifying Apps
Mirror 3-in-1
Cost: $0.99
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch (4th generation), iPad 2 Wi-Fi, and iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G. Requires iOS 4.0 or later.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mirror-3-in-1-led-flashlight/id383262783?mt=8
OCR Apps
SayText
Cost: Free
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch (4th generation), iPad 2 Wi-Fi, and iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G. Requires iOS 3.1 or later
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/saytext/id376337999?mt=8
ZoomReader
Cost: $19.99
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. Requires iOS 4.0 or later.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zoomreader/id414117816?mt=8
Utility Apps
Color ID Free
Cost: Free
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch (4th generation), iPad 2 Wi-Fi, and iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G. Requires iOS 4.0 or later.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/color-id-free/id402233600?mt=8
EyeNote
Cost: Free
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 4.0 or later.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/eyenote/id405336354?mt=8
Light Detector
Cost: $0.99
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/light-detector/id420929143?mt=8
LookTel MoneyReader
Cost: $9.99
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation) and iPad. Requires iOS 4.0 or later.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/looktel-money-reader/id417476558?mt=8VisionSim
MyLite
Cost: Free
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 4.0 or later.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mylite-flashlight/id284885844?mt=8
oMoby
Cost: Free
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.0 or later
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/omoby/id353867169?mt=8
Taxi Magic
Cost: Free
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.0 or later
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/taxi-magic/id299226386?mt=8
Talking Timer
Cost: $0.99
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.0 or later
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/talking-timer/id301232872?mt=8
Lou Zoom
Cost:
$1.99
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.0 or later
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lou-zoom/id340095300?mt=8
VizWiz
Cost: Free
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 4.2 or later.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vizwiz/id439686043?mt=8
Voice Brief
Cost: $2.99
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 4.0 or later.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voice-brief/id423322440?mt=8
ZoomContacts
Cost: $4.99
Requirements: Compatible with iPad. Requires iOS 4.2 or later.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zoomcontacts/id442917350?mt=8
TypeInBraille - allows you to type on the iPhone or iPad screen in Braille. Cost: $4.99
Reference and Training
Access World
Cost: Free
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/accessworld/id460177148?mt=8
Web MD
Cost: Free
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.0 or later
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/webmd/id295076329?mt=8
- iPhone User Guide for iOS 5.0 Software – Accessible PDF
- Keyboard Shortcuts to Speed Up Typing on an iPhone or the iPad
- Getting Started with the iPhone: An Introduction for Blind Users - A book by Anna Dresner and Dean Martineau. National Braille Press $18.
- AppleVis - A community-powered site for vision-impaired users of Apple's iOS devices.
- Mac-cessibility Network