Apple’s Commitment to Accessibility
For more than 20 years, Apple has provided new and innovative solutions for people with disabilities, allowing them to access — and enjoy using — advanced technology products such as the Mac, iPod, iPhone, and Apple TV.
In fact, Apple has built many accessibility solutions directly into its products as standard features. VoiceOver, screen reading technology that’s part of Mac OS X, provides voice description and offers plug-and-play support for Braille displays. For those who find it difficult to use a mouse, Spotlight search technology makes it easy to launch applications and find files, images, calendar events, or Wikipedia entries using a keyboard. And iPod, iPhone, Apple TV, and other products support closed captioning.
Take some time to explore Apple’s accessibility solutions on this website. If you have comments or suggestions, send email to accessibility@apple.com.
Latest in Accessibility
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Braille
Mac OS X supports more than 40 refreshable Braille displays. Learn more
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Closed Captioning
Purchase or rent captioned movies from the iTunes Store and play them on iPod, iPhone, Apple TV, QuickTime, and iTunes (Mac and PC). Learn more
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iPhone
A Text Accessibility Plan (TAP) for iPhone is now available from AT&T. Learn more
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iTunes U
Now enjoy improved access using a Mac or PC screen reader. Learn more
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VPAT
Now available: VPAT files for iWork ’08, Mac OS X Leopard, and the new Intel-based Mac systems. Learn more
Products
Mac OS X
Mac OS X includes many features and technologies designed for people with special needs. Learn more
iPod nano
Spoken menus on iPod nano (4th generation) let blind and low-vision owners choose music more easily. Learn more
Resources
Review all VPATs
You can download Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) for a variety of Apple products from the Resources page. Learn more
Community
From AssistiveGaming.com to Users in Control, you’ll find a wide assortment of websites catering to those interested in accessibility. Learn more
