Resources

Community Resources

Apple Accessibility for Developers

Apple developers can learn how and why to make their applications accessible on the Mac and accessible on the iPhone. Learn more

AssistiveWare.com/Community

Explains how those with special needs use the Mac. Learn more

ATMac.org

Offers information of interest to all Mac OS X users, content developers and programmers with an interest in accessibility. Learn more

Exploring the Frontiers of Assistive Technology

See how people use assistive technology to express their creativity, play games and get more out of life in this video podcast. Learn more

MacVisionaries

Trade tips and share experiences with the worldwide community of Mac users using VoiceOver. Learn more

VIPhone Discussion List

Enjoy an active and often entertaining email discussion with the community of users running VoiceOver on the iPhone. Learn more

Users in Control: A Fresh Perspective on Accessibility

This audio and PDF podcast offers an insightful look at how people with disabilities are empowered through Mac OS X, while shattering misconceptions on disability and assistive technology (AT). Created by Mac users with physical, speech or vision impairments, it seeks to inform, inspire and provide a platform for new ideas. Learn more

Third-Party Solutions

Mac OS X

From screen loupes that magnify portions of your screen to software that speaks PDF documents to you, third parties have developed a wide range of hardware and software products for Mac customers with special needs. Learn more

iPhone

Adapt your iPhone using products that bear the "Made for iPhone" logo. Add new software features and functions to your iPhone by downloading iPhone applications from the App Store, available on iTunes and directly from iPhone. Learn more

Accessibility Standards Resources

Section 508: The Road to Accessibility

Provides information and news about the accessibility standards introduced by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Learn more

Section 508.gov

Offers information about Section 508 from the US General Services Administration (GSA). Learn more

US Access Board

Provides a series of guides and reports regarding accessibility compiled by the US Access Board. Learn more

Web Accessibility

A Wikipedia entry describing the work being done to provide equal access to websites. Learn more

Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)

Develops strategies, guidelines and resources to help make the Web accessible to people with disabilities. Learn more

Feedback

Apple welcomes comments and inquiries about the accessibility of its products. Send email to accessibility@apple.com