Accessing Printed Material using Voiceover
How often do you have to read printed material such as labels on food containers, signs, cleaning supplies, menus? Imagine how you might do this if you were blind. It can be a tedious and frustrating experience. This web tutorial will highlight using the Apple accessibility feature voiceover to access printed material. After completing this tutorial you will be able to:
State one method of assistive technology individuals with visual impairment can use to read print.
Describe two scenarios in which this assistive technology can be used.
Read printed material from a photo using voiceover.
Voiceover is an accessibility feature found on Apple products such as the iPhone and iPad. It allows the user to access the device by providing narration of items on the screen. Items are selected by using combinations of swiping and tapping patterns. It is possible to use voiceover to read printed material found within a picture. Click the pictures above to learn how to do this, discover when it can be used, and practice using this feature.
Please email education@expanding-horizon.com with any questions as you move through this tutorial.