Contents – iOS Access for All

Here’s the Table of Contents for iOS Access for All (iOS 17 edition)

Introduction
Part 1: Getting Started
Chapter 1: Accessibility, the Apple Way
1. Apple Revolutionizes Mobile Access
2. Today’s iOS devices, and iOS
3. The Apple Ecosystem
  1. Apple’s Cloud Services
4. Meet iOS Accessibility Features
5. What’s New in iOS 17
Chapter 2: Orientation and Quickstart
1. iOS Devices 101
2. Parts of iOS
  1. The Home Screen
  2. Settings
3. Choose How to Set Up iOS
  1. Set Up a New Device Using VoiceOver
  2. Set Up a New Device Using Other Accessibility Options
4. Accessibility Quickstart
  1. Locate Accessibility Settings
  2. Enable VoiceOver
  3. Enable Low-Vision Options
  4. Enable Hearing-Related Options
  5. Enable Physical & Motor Options
  6. Enable Guided Access or Assistive Access
  7. Enable Speech Features
  8. Accessibility Shortcut
5. Ready to Dive Deeper?
Part 2: The Wide World of iOS Access
Chapter 3: Tools for Blind Users: VoiceOver and More
1. Activate iOS and VoiceOver
  1. Set Up an iOS Device with VoiceOver Enabled
  2. Move to a Different Device
  3. Activate VoiceOver on Any iOS Device
2. Learn iOS and VoiceOver
  1. Unlock Your Device
  2. Life Without a Home Button
  3. Tour the Home Screen
  4. Open Your First App: Meet Settings
  5. Try Some Navigation
3. The Power of the Rotor
  1. Customize Rotor Settings
  2. Rotor Actions
4. Text Input Options in iOS
5. Text and the Virtual Keyboard
  1. Meet the Keyboard
  2. Standard Typing
  3. Change Typing Mode
  4. Split-Tap Typing
  5. Touch Typing and Direct Touch Typing
  6. Work with Text
  7. Slide to Type
  8. Use an Alternate Keyboard
6. Dictate Text with Siri
7. Enter Text with Handwriting Gestures
  1. Learn Handwriting Gestures
  2. Some Cool Uses for Handwriting
8. Braille Screen Input
  1. Braille Screen Input Gestures
9. Use an External Keyboard
  1. Choose and Use an External Keyboard
  2. Learn about Keyboard Commands
  3. Type with an External Keyboard
10. Use a Refreshable Braille Display
  1. Pair Your Braille Display
  2. Connection Troubleshooting
  3. Get Comfortable with Braille
  4. Write with a Braille Display
11. VoiceOver Recognition
  1. Image Descriptions
  2. Screen Recognition
  3. Text Detection
  4. Explore Images
12. Customize VoiceOver Commands and Behavior
  1. Quick Settings Quickstart
  2. Commands
  3. Activities
13. Speech, Languages, and Audio Routing
  1. Manage and Use Voices
  2. Per-Voice Settings
  3. Pronunciation Editor
  4. Verbosity Settings
  5. Audio Settings
14. More iOS Features for Blind Users
  1. Live Text
  2. Detection with LIDAR and Magnifier
Chapter 4: Low-Vision Access
1. iOS’ Low-Vision Challenges
  1. The Right-Sized iOS Device
2. Screen Magnification
  1. Global Zoom
  2. Pinch-to-Zoom, and In-App Zoom Options
  3. Zoom with VoiceOver
  4. Display Zoom
3. Enlarge and Enhance Text
  1. Use Dynamic Type
  2. Bold Text
4. Color and Contrast
  1. Contrast Options
  2. Dark Mode, Invert Colors, and Color Filters
  3. Taming the Visual Interface
  4. Make the Keyboard Easier to See
5. Speech As a Low-Vision Tool
  1. Speak Selection
  2. Speak Screen
  3. Customize Speech with Voices and Typing Feedback
6. Quickly Enable Low-Vision Features
  1. Use Addressability Shortcut
  2. Use Control Center, Siri, Back Tap or the Action button
  3. Per-App Settings
7. Bring Objects Closer with Magnifier
  1. Magnifier Activities
  2. Detection
8. Mainstream Features with Low-Vision Uses
  1. Font Size Adjustment
  2. Brightness, Contrast, and Backgrounds
9. The iOS Camera: Low-Vision Super Hero
  1. Scan QR Codes
  2. Your iOS Mirror
  3. Bring Distant Objects Closer
  4. Read Tiny Type
  5. Retrace Your Steps
Chapter 5: Tools for Hearing-Impaired Users
1. Convert Alerts to a Flash or Vibration
  1. LED Flash
  2. Vibrations
  3. Assign Vibrations for Specific Contacts
  4. Create Custom Vibrations
  5. A Word about Ringtones
2. Control Audio Output from Calls and Apps
  1. Headphone Accommodations
3. Sound Recognition
  1. Customize Sound Recognition
4. Hearing Aid Support
  1. Use a Hearing Aid
5. Use AirPods with Live Listen
6. RTT/TTY Support
7. Captioning
  1. Closed Caption Support
  2. Live Captions
8. More Communication Options
  1. Messages and FaceTime
  2. Do More with Apps
Chapter 6: Physical and Motor Access
1. Adjust Settings to Accommodate Motor Delays
  1. Keyboard and Home Button Adjustments
  2. Touch Accommodation
  3. Pointer Control
  4. Back Tap
2. Switch Control
  1. Set Up a Switch
  2. Scanning Styles and Settings
  3. Use a Switch
  4. Switch Compatibility with iOS and Apps
3. AssistiveTouch
  1. Set Up AssistiveTouch
  2. Connect a Pointing Device
  3. Use AssistiveTouch
  4. Customize Gestures and the Main Menu
  5. Customize More Pointer Options
4. Voice Control
  1. Get Started with Voice Control
  2. Use Voice Control
Chapter 7: Speech Access
1. Live Speech
  1. Use Live Speech
2. Personal Voice
Chapter 8: Cognitive Access
1. Guided Access
  1. Start Guided Access
  2. What You Can Do in Guided Access
  3. Configure a Guided Access Session
2. Assistive Access
  1. Set Up Assistive Access
  2. Configure Apps for Assistive Access
  3. Use Assistive Access
Part 3: Using Your Device and Its Built-In Features
Chapter 9: Control and Manage Your Device
1. Manage and Navigate Your Device
  1. Move and Organize Apps on the Home Screen
  2. Create a New App Page
  3. The App Library
  4. Delete Apps
  5. Make and Use Folders
  6. Search Your Device
  7. Navigate with the Item Chooser (VoiceOver Only)
  8. Use Context Menus
2. Get Quick Access with Control Center
3. Keep Up-to-Date with Notifications
  1. Customize Notifications
4. Widgets, Activities and Interactions
  1. Add Widgets and Stacks to the Home Screen
  2. Interactive Widgets
  3. Customize the Lock Screen
  4. StandBy
5. Multitasking and the App Switcher
6. Privacy and Security
7. Distraction Management and Device Control
  1. Focus
  2. Screen Time
8. The Action Button (iPhone 15 Pro Models Only)
Chapter 10: Use the iPad and iPadOS
1. Navigating the Home Screen and Dock
  1. Change the Look: Icon Density and Widgets
  2. Using the Dock
  3. Context Menus
  4. Quick Note
2. Multitasking
  1. Slide Over and Split View
  2. Drag and Drop
  3. The Shelf
  4. Center Windows
  5. Picture-in-Picture
  6. Stage Manager
3. Keyboard and Text Editing
  1. Become a Hardware Keyboard Power User
  2. Virtual Keyboard Sizes and Shapes
  3. Text Editing Gestures
4. Use a Trackpad with iPadOS
5. Connect to Your Mac Computer with Sidecar
Chapter 11: Siri and Shortcuts
1. Set Up Siri
  1. Customize Siri Settings
  2. Siri Security and Customization
2. Use Siri
  1. Smart Guidance for VoiceOver Users
  2. More Siri Accessibility Features
3. Siri Commands
  1. Phone Calls and Voicemail
  2. FaceTime
  3. Email
  4. Interact with an Email
  5. Messages
  6. Interact with a Message
  7. Calendars
  8. Alarms and Clock
  9. Timers
  10. Contacts
  11. Pronunciation
  12. Translation
  13. Math
  14. Apps
  15. Change Device Settings
  16. Change Accessibility Settings
  17. Social Media
  18. Find My
  19. Maps
  20. Photos
  21. Music Library and Song Recognition
  22. Interact with Apple Music
  23. Podcasts
  24. Books
  25. Notes
  26. Reminders
  27. Stocks
  28. Weather
  29. HomeKit
  30. Web Search
  31. Questions and Answers
  32. Food
  33. Movies
  34. Restaurants
  35. Ride Hailing
  36. Sports
  37. Correct Siri’s Mistakes, and Yours
  38. Have Some Fun with Siri
  39. Troubleshooting
4. Dictation
  1. Dictation Commands
5. Shortcuts
  1. How Shortcuts Fit into iOS
  2. The Shortcuts App and Gallery
  3. Enhanced Accessibility Shortcuts
  4. Trigger Shortcuts
  5. Get More Shortcuts
Part 4: All About Apps
Chapter 12: Access to Apple Apps
1. Safari
  1. Understand the Safari Interface
  2. Navigate the Web with VoiceOver
  3. Safari Page Settings and Reader
  4. Customize Your Web View for Maximum Accessibility
  5. Manage Bookmarks, Tabs, and Saved Content
  6. Privacy and Security
2. Mail
  1. Set Up Mail
  2. Mail Layout and Organization
  3. Read Your Mail
  4. Compose Mail
  5. Replies and Forwards
  6. Manage Mail
  7. Privacy Settings
3. Delete, Move, and Share within Apps
  1. Delete Items
  2. Move or Reorder items
  3. Share Items
  4. Shared with You
4. Calendar
  1. Calendar Organization and Setup
  2. Calendar Views
  3. Add Events
  4. Edit Events
5. Phone
  1. Make Calls
  2. In-Call Options
  3. Receive Calls
  4. Favorites, Contacts, and Recents
  5. Visual Voicemail
  6. Set Ringtones and Vibration Patterns
6. Messages
  1. Read Messages
  2. Compose Messages
  3. Message Media, Effects, and Apps
  4. Manage and Search Messages
7. FaceTime
  1. FaceTime Setup
  2. Making and Receiving FaceTime Calls
  3. FaceTime on the Web
8. Contacts
  1. Add Contacts
  2. Use and Integrate Contact Info
  3. Contact Posters
9. Maps
  1. Explore the Map
  2. Get Oriented with VoiceOver
  3. Find Places
  4. Get Directions
  5. Tell Siri Where You Want to Go
  6. Look Around, and AR Walking Directions
  7. Transit, Ride Hailing, and Integration with Other Apps
10. Camera and Photos
  1. Use the Camera
  2. Edit Photos
  3. Shoot Video
  4. Organize and Viewing Photos
11. Notes
  1. Writing and Organizing Notes
  2. Document Scanning
  3. Quick Note
  4. Cloud and Collaboration
12. Reminders
13. FreeForm
14. Files
  1. How Files Works
  2. Managing Your Files
  3. External Files, and More Cloud Services
  4. Use Files with Servers and External Drives
15. Music
  1. Music App and Music Service
  2. Play Your Music
  3. A Quick Tour of Apple Music
16. Books
  1. Read Your Books
  2. Organize Your Books
17. News
18. TV
  1. Understanding the TV App’s Contents
  2. Video Playback
  3. Closed Caption and Audio Description Options
19. App Store and iTunes Store
  1. Set Up Your Account
  2. Browse the Stores
20. Podcasts
  1. Find, Follow, and Listen
  2. Manage Shows
21. The Rest of the Included Apps
Chapter 13: The Best of Accessible Apps
1. An Accessible App Primer
2. Guide to App Listings
3. Navigation and Travel
  1. Guidance
  2. Mapping
  3. Public Transportation/Travel
4. Productivity
  1. Braille
  2. Third-Party Keyboards
  3. Data & File Management
  4. Scanning
  5. Time and Task Management
  6. Writing and Note Taking
  7. Utilities
5. Reading, News, and Information
  1. Books
  2. News
  3. Safari Extensions
6. Communication & Social Networking
  1. Voice Calls and Messaging
  2. Social Networking
7. Education
  1. Autism
  2. Alternative Communications
  3. Learning Disabilities
  4. Math
  5. Reference
  6. Language Skill Development
8. Entertainment
  1. Action and Arcade Games
  2. Board, Card, and Dice Games
  3. Story/Fantasy Games
  4. Trivia Games
  5. Radio and Podcasts
  6. Sports Viewing
  7. TV, Video, and Film
9. Lifestyle
  1. Food and Drink
  2. Health and Fitness
  3. Photography
10. Accessibility Tools
  1. Blindness
  2. Low Vision
  3. Hearing Impairment
11. Learn More About Apps
  1. Explore App Accessibility on your Own
Appendices
Appendix A: VoiceOver Gestures
1. Basic Gestures and Navigation
2. Activate iOS Features (iPhone X, 11, 12, 13 and 2018 and later iPad Pro)
3. Activate iOS Features (all devices)
4. Multitasking Gestures
5. Reading Gestures
6. Text Editing Gestures
7. Rotor Gestures
8. Handwriting Gestures
9. Braille Screen Input Gestures
Appendix B: VoiceOver Keyboard Commands
1. General Commands
2. Moving Through Text
3. Control iOS
4. Quick Nav
5. Media Controls
Appendix C: Braille Commands
1. General Commands
2. Navigation Commands
3. Reading Commands
4. Manage Braille and VoiceOver
5. Activate iOS Features
6. Multitasking
7. Input and Edit Text
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