If Direct Touch is actually on, when the 7 Little Words app is opened voiceover
will speak "Direct Touch On." Voiceover will not say anything just by touching
the screen. If Direct Touch is Not turned on there will not be any response
from voiceoverwhen touching, tapping or swipi
Alex,The game 7 Little Words is accessible. My thought is, the gestures to play the game is different from the voiceover gestures. A 3 finger flick switches from words & characters. A 2 finger swipe from left to right reads the clues by letter or word. Swiping in the opposite direction the clues
a charge is needed for Siri to
start working again. Once we have this info we will contact Apple.
Donna
>
> Exactly.
> A few days here now without any problems but suddenly it happened again.
> In fact as I write this message I put my iPhone on the charger and
> when I just check
on the remote &
following the sound. Of course, both of these toy suggestions require you to be
an active play participant.
Donna
>
> Not unless it was a pretty long string, and then I’d be afraid of my cats
> getting tangled up in it. But a lot of times the ball is behind the T
Open the app store app, there is an Arcade tab at the bottom of the screen, tap
to open. He will need to download apps of interest. None of the apps are
accessible with voiceover.
Donna
>
> I just decided to subscribe to Apple one, because we both like the news and
> music etc.
I have auto brightness turned off, screen brightness set to zero & blackout curtains over my bedroom window. My daughter & I just stepped into my walk in closet & shut the door. She was unable to see anything on my iPhone screen. I then turned on auto brightness & even in a dark room, brightness
Feliciano,I just want you to know that you aren't alone. I'm having accessibility trouble also with the Amazon music app. I reported that none of the buttons are labeled, focus when swiping problems & skipping tracks when I'm forced to swipe past the player. I'm using an iPhone 11 with the most
able to ask Siri for my
glucose level.
Donna
>
> Hey all,
>
> I’m experiencing a similar problem with Siri since iOS 16.6; prior to the
> latest iOS installation I could ask, “Hey Siri, what’s my glucose?”
>
> I would then get the reading from my Dexcom G6 app.
The Apple watch 8 is the omly Apple watch that I know to have an on screen
keyboard. I have my wireless bluetooth Logi-Tech 380 paired with my Apple watch
Se.
Donna
>
> Hi,
> Maybe I am expecting way too much for such a little screen, but is
> there an onscreen keyboard for the
When taking a screenshot of a website, email etc keep in mind that to capture all of the info you want to share, you will need to take the first screenshot, go into the photos app, find the screenshot, view/listen to the last line captured in the screenshot, return to the source & scroll up with
Mary, swipe down through the posts in the thread, below I provided the direct link to the NLS braille E-Reader group on Facebook.DonnaHello, I would like to be a member of the NLC Rita group on Facebook as well. What would I go to do this?Sent from my iPhoneOn Jul 23, 2023, at 9:10 AM, Donna
nswer..."
- Original Message -
From:
Donna
Casteen
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2023 10:02
PM
Subject: Re: NLS E-reader
Robert, I have the email address to 2 people who work with NLS.
I'll ask them & see if I can get you an answer. Are y
roup and I ran into
this:
"If no, why
do you wanwhy
do you want to
join the
groupto join
the groupWrite an answer..."
- Original Message -
From:
Donna
Casteen
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Sent: Saturday,
Robert, I have the email address to 2 people who work with NLS. I'll ask them & see if I can get you an answer. Are you on Facebook? There is a group on Facebook for the NLS braille E-Reader. The link to the group is below, just in case.NLS braille E reader usersfacebook.comDonna
does
Switch your voiceover voice from a siri voice to a voiceover voice & it will
stop the frequent screen curtain message. This suggestion comes from Apple &
worked for me.
DonnaSounds serious, have never done it, what would this affect besides
possibly this issue.
> Dan
>
>
> -Original
Apple says that it is a Siri bug. & suggests that those using a Siri voice for
voiceover switch to using a voiceover voice. This should correct the problem,
it did for me.
Donna
>
> This is not just a bug with iOS 16 I have iOS 15.7 and it happens to me
>
>> On Jun
Carolyn,
Anytime you are creating a new alarm, just swipe down past the time to snooze &
confirm that snooze is turned off. If you do this while setting up the alarm
time then you shouldn't have to do it later.
Donna
>
> So, now, I guess that any time I set an alarm, I have to go i
to find & Edit other set Alarm
times or just Close the app.
Donna
>
> I literally despise Snooze, thought I had it off, but this
> morning, I was bothered with the thing. So, my question is,
> please, what is it that I do to turn the thing off forever?
> I mean, I reali
If she is trying to update previously purchased apps or redownload previously
purchased apps, she is required to login with her old Apple ID. Or she will
need to download or purchase an app again using her new Apple ID.
Donna
>
> My wife recently created a new Apple id. Everything
Go into the app's settings & confirm that edge detection is on. When aligning the phone with a page, the higher the tone the more the page is properly aligned. The lower the tone pitch the less the page is aligned.Donna
Hello:
I used the voice dream scanner for the first time today.
Just a guess, but is screen curtain turned on? The app still works for me. I
used the app the otherday to identify logos on a couple of my shirts.
Donna
>
> I just installed TapTapSee onto my new iPhone 12. It worked pretty well on
> my iPad Mini 4.
>
> After going through s
I can provide the ones that I have starting November 1, 2021. Don't laugh, but I delete nothing.DonnaHi, would anyone happen to have these? If so could you please share? I had them and accidently deleted them. Thanks.
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cut out about every 4 minutes.
After we hung up I turned on wifi calling. Later a person called in response to
my voicemail message & the 43 minute call didn't cut out once. I have have &
always have had Hey siri turned on.
Donna
> Yes I am going to do that.
>
> O
I'm not experiencing this with my iPhone 11 or iPhone Se 2020. Both phones are
running the most up to date IOS version.
Donna
>
> I found this most interesting. I think it started in iOS 16, but maybe not.
> If I move the switch on the side of the phone, either way VoiceOver says
&
Brandon,Are you referring to entering the letters with an on screen keyboard or a paired keyboard? If on screen, how do you get the keyboard to show up?DonnaI can’t speak for the app, but on the website you can just type in the word, then press enter.On Feb 18, 2023, at 11:51 PM, Donna Casteen
that I have an accessibility setting that is interfering with game play. Playing on an iPhone 11 with the latest IOS update. Donna Hi Candy,I play Wordle in the main New York Times app by choosing the Play tab, then the Play link for Wordle.Best,AnnaOn Feb 18, 2023, at 4:22 PM, Candy Lowe
ments the player choses the segment
tiles in order to spell out the answer to each of 7 different clues.
Donna
>
> I’ve recently read an article about the benefits of crossword puzzles,
> related to dementia, etc. and thought I would begin to look for some of
> these. Are there any that
Apple wants you to use face ID to unlock your iPhone. That is what the security
alert was all about. I went in started the facial ID process, then cancelled. I
haven't had the security alert in settings now for over a month. I prefer just
having a passcode.
Donna
>
> Me too I'
It should be fixed in the next update, unless Facebook breaks the option again.
I'm a Facebook beta tester & the options are once again there for me.
Donna
>
> It is not you, they broke some thing in the last update
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Feb 16, 2023, at
You should receive a purchase receipt. In this email there is the ability to report a problem.Donna
Can I return this book? If yes, how can it be done, please?Thanks! From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Donna CasteenSent: Tuesday, February 14, 2023 7:45 PMTo: viphone
No, the book is not in english. Did you know that the Watch app has the user guide in it? You can also download the Apple Support app & find info.Donna
Hi, Group.Is this book in English?I purchased this from the app Book and when I read table of contents, it appears that the book is not in
The game Pyramid by obility Ware is Not accessible for voiceover users. I have even tried using screen recognition with this game with no improvement as to accessibility.Donna
Mobility ware
Sent from my iPhone
On 8 Feb 2023, at 18:17, Mama Peach wrote:
Could you provide the name of
MaMa Peach,I suspect that the person was referring to the game Pyramid 13, which was removed from the app store several years ago. Too bad Apple doesn't allow the sharing of apps that are no longer in the app store. It isn't like someone would be losing money.Donna Could you provide the name of
Here is a link to 15 YouTube videos that go step by step through how to setup & use the NLS E-Reader. I had never used a braille display before. After watching these videos & reading the User Guide, I was able to use my E-Reader without any problems. I was able to login to bard & bookshare using
Pyramid 13 is no longer in the U.S app store.Donna
It’s called pyramid
Sent from my iPhone
On 31 Jan 2023, at 06:03, Alex Stone wrote:
You’ll have to bear with me for a while, as it’s the middle of the night here. I believe my wife plays such a game, but I can’t remember what
Go to settings, swipe to cellular & tap to open, swipe down to the list of apps until you find Audible & confirm that it is selected. Or open settings, swipe all the way down to where the list of apps that is installed on the phone starts, find Audible & tap. Here you can turn on Audible app
I also want to add; If using the app & one has a phone that has screen
recognition, Spelling Bee is also accessible.
Donna
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I just found out that Wordle is accessible in The NYTimes app, and a friend
> is using it with safari. A browser add-on
Anna, Thanks for sharing this info. You & the New York Times has made my
morning cup of coffee more enjoyable once again. I never could get the
extension for the game to work. & I was disappointed when the webpage was taken
down.
Donna
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I just f
Sorry, this definitely is not Siri voice 4. I have been using Siri voice 4 since Apple added her several years ago. This is one of the Android female voices, which I use on my Samsung 8 phone. Donna If you haven’t run into it, here is a very short audio file of VoiceOver reading part of an email
nge very well.
Donna
>
> Hi all. Interesting thread. When using the onscreen keyboard I primarily use
> my right index finger. I also use M Braille or dictation. I make myself use
> the onscreen keyboard for short messages just to keep in practice.
> God bles
When I get this alert, my last sent message has failed to send. You will need to open the messages app, find the message that has the alert & tap to try to resend the message.Donna Hello, I have an IPhone 8. Just today when I touch the messages icon on the main screen it says messages, has
I'm with AT & T, using an iPhone 11 & having the problem with calls cutting out
since updating to IOS 16.2. I was on a 42 minute call last night & the call cut
out 5 times. I didn't think to time the interval between the periods of when
the call would cut out.
Donna
>
>
Holly,Yes, I'm having the same problem. Until this message of yours I just assumed that it was because I or the other person had a bad connection. It doesn't happen on every call, which now leads me to believe it is linked to the length of a call. I'll have to remember to take note of the time
Are you sure the phone battery isn't dead? Is the phone actually turned on. The Se 2020 series phones don't have an actual "press" Home button. The Home Button is a "touch" button. Have you tried plugging in a pair of headphones to see if the volume is completely lowered? My guess is that the
session. Also,
confirm that there isn't a check box for Keep Me Logged In.
Donna
>
> In settings, safari, is google checked as your default browser? If so, then
> I don't know. Let us know the solution when you solve this.
>
> Arnold Schmidt
>
>
> Sent from
Chris, This isn't possible with just an app. One will need an Apple watch or a
pulse/oximeter device that connects to an app.
Donna
>
> Hey all,
>
> I was wondering if anyone knows of any apps that let you check your
> breathing, and heart levels?
> thanks for
Katrina,You win the Apple Award today!!! Your instructions to get Siri to speak notifications on the lock screen worked perfectly!! Thanks for restoring my sanity! DonnaIt appears my work isn’t done yet. I had written a message for Apple Accessibility, and was seconds from sending it,
I thought that the Envision app was now free for everyone., Is this not true?Donna
Unfortunately can't help you there except to suggest that if you have communicated with them to ask them.
From: viphone@googlegroups.com
On Behalf Of Mohammad Fazil
Sent: Friday, November 4, 2022 7:18
Chris, I dropped sling Tv for a streaming package offered by Xfinity. As a month ago, the sling Tv app on IOS devices was accessible.Donna
I’m looking to get TV through SlingTV instead of my cable company. Does anyone know how accessible the SlingTV app is?
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Paula, I suggest first try powering off your phone, then restarting it. I turned off my passcode to see if I could duplicate the behavior. On my iPhone 11, with six attempts of swiping up to unlock the phone, each time my phone unlocked properly placing me on the first page of apps.Donna Hi
Joshua, I have no need to know what song is playing on my phone. The song name
& singer/band are there on the screen. I need to know song info when listen to
the radio, out in public in a store/restaurant, etc.
Donna
>
> Yes. I'm talking about on my phone. I have no need to hav
any song.
Donna
>
> Several questions for those who have trouble identifying songs: is Siri
> linked to spotify? I’m not subscribed to Apple Music but to Spotify, thus
> don’t know if this would make a difference.
> Also are you identiyfing the song through the button wi
Strange thing, if I use Siri on my iPhone 11 I get, Try again later. If I use
my watch Se Siri will identify the same song as I requested Siri on my phone to
identify every time.
Donna
>
> That's what I’m getting as well.
>
>
> Chris Judge
>
>
> -Original Mess
Richard, why can't both iPhones be updated to IOS 16.02? I have an iPhone Se
2020 & their iPhone is a Se 2021. My phone can be updated & their phone is
newer than mine. Confused here????
Donna
>
> One word answers are not useful, especially when one of the phones mentioned
&
aren't beta testers.
Downloading Shazam & using Siri still does not return any results. I've checked
Settings, Siri & Settings, Accessibility, Siri & can't find a setting that may
need changing to have Siri identify songs.
Donna
>
> I have had no problems asking Siri to identify
I have both phones that you mentioned. Both phones have been updated to IOS
16.02. The only problems that I'm experiencing & neither is a deal breaker;
Accessing Notifications is a pain & Siri can't identify a song.
Donna
>
> Hi, so my question is this, for those who have ei
First, with the app open confirm that screen recognition isn't on. I had no trouble entering my minor daughter's info into the app. Unless you need a copy of the test results sent to you for verification to give to an employer or similar, the info in the app doesn't have to be correct.Donna I
I find the Apple Mail app to be easy to setup, use & is 100% accessible. Donna
Hello, all:
I eliminated my aol email on my phone as I don’t want it any longer. What is a simple email app to set up and use and find in the app store? I don’t want email circulating between my laptop and
I'm using a Se 2020 & I had no trouble logging into Bard. I was presented with
the agreement screen, the user name/password screen in which I didn't find a
login button, so using the on screen keyboard I tapped on Return, which took me
to the search page of Bard.
Donna
>
> Is a
Strange, I received the message, dismissed it by tapping on OK. I have searched for a book, viewed the Most Recent Add To Bard list & have been listening to a book all with no problems. Are you certain that screen recognition didn't accidently get turned on?DonnaUSA-iPhone 11Hello,After getting a
Swipe up on each suggested item to hide it.
Donna
>
> Hey guys, question, is something wrong with the facebook app? When I
> load it and keep swiping, it keeps saying suggested for you, suggested
> for you. How do I get rid of this, it's super annoying.
>
> --
> The
Hi,You didn't mention which iPhone that you have. If your iPhone is an iPhone 11 or newer or one of the newer Se models do the followering; Open the photo app, turn the rotor to screen recognition & flick to turn OFF. Not finding screen recognition in the rotor? Go to settings, accessibility,
Deidre,
Screen recognition can be found in the rotor when in the Facebook app. Or by
going to settings, accessibility, voiceover, voice recognition. Screen
recognition can be turned ON/OFF per app.
Donna
>
> Thanks Donna.
>I found a spcific setting in notifications to restri
e 11 or newer, confirm that screen recognition
is off.
Donna
US iPhone 11How do I get rid of notification center notifications. I have
notifications turned on for Phone and calendar appointments and reminders. I
turned off mail because the phone would be pinging constantly. I don’t need
to
top, when you get to Alexa App Settings tap to open.
Swiping down from the top, the first item is Alexa Hands Free, tap to Enable.
This setting is a toggle, tapping again would turn the feature off. You want
Hands Free Enabled.
The next time you open the Alexa app you should have speech.
D
ately go to notification
center after the phone is powered on. Using the tap & hold, then swiping to
Preview & tapping to open a notification does nothing.
Donna
>
> Please folks
>
> Go to settings notification center and make sure the view is set to list and
>
: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Donna CasteenSent: Monday, September 19, 2022 7:56 AMTo: viphone@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: Pasting Permission in iOS16? And why you are writing Apple about the annoying copy & paste message, Please include the annoying Report as Junk iMessage pr
And why you are writing Apple about the annoying copy & paste message, Please include the annoying Report as Junk iMessage prompt that pops up when a contact is not in a person's contact list. There are just some phone numbers that I choose not to save or that come from multiple different numbers
Even more frustrating, there is an update to the YouTube app today, guess what?
You guessed it, the problem for voiceover users has NOT been fixed!
Donna
>
> Yes, this is quite annoying for sure. I have submitted feedback to YouTube
> on this problem, and I hope others will do
with no voiceover speech after
powering off their phone. I have opted not to use a passcode, this includes
face & fingerprint ID, which both require a passcode after a power off of the
device. Hopefully, Apple will release a fix to this very annoying bug in the
coming week or two.
Donna
>
&g
Amazon music app. If Hands Free is off in the Alexa
app, it needs to be on in the Amazon music app. Hope this makes sense.
Donna
>
> Was this question answered? When I use Amazon music I lose volume of through
> loudspeaker, it gets rounded to to ear piece. Any solutions?
>
&
A large print social security letter, each page measures 12x18. So a scanner of
that size would just barely accommodate the ability to scan a blind person's
SSI or SSDI benefit letter to be attached to an email.
Donna
>
>
> I am gathering info for the developer of the S
This will be a great feature for those of us who like to go hiking in the
mountains where there is no cell phone service.
Donna
>
> Then just get a Zoleo and an unlimited plan and you can text all you want
> via satellite. The nice thing with Zoleo is that if you use the Zoleo app o
When you are in the list of mailboxes, tap the edit button in the upper right,
swipe down to Sent mailbox, you should be able to drag & drop the mailbox to
where you want it. Tap Done in upper right.
Donna
>
>
> Hi List,
>
> I use the native Mail app on my iPhone
You should be given an option to pair using a code. I'm not certain, on how
this was accomplished. It has been a year since I tried pairing using the code.
It must of have been more trouble & just as time consuming, being I've used the
camera to pair since initial setup.
Donna
>
>
Hi All,
Is there a setting to turn on an activation tone when using siri?? My iPhone &
watch both vibrate when I activate siri, having a tone will also be helpful. I
do not use Hey Siri, it is turned off.
Donna
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lexa & security alarms
purchased from Home Depot. I like the drop in feature also, because I can drop
in on my kids while I'm running errands, by using public wifis..
Donna
>
>
> Hello Sieghard and Richard,
> I’m just now chiming in on this intercom, so if this has been answered
use the app for is adding
items into my shopping cart & placing orders. I even make wifi calls using the
app. A stand alone Amazon Alexa device is not necessary.
Donna
>
> Hi, Carolyn.
>
>
> If you just want to order and browse Amazon the app is fine. If you want to
> use
Wait...What, Bard Mobile can now be accessed from an Echo device??? Where can I
find info on how to do this?
Donna
>
>
> Can someone tell me the best place to get info on how to read BARD Books
> using an Echo device? It's not intuitive at all. I activated it on my Echo
>
Chris, The camera can also identify U.S paper currency, just point the camera
at the paper bill. Have no idea if it can identify any other countr's paper
currency.
Donna
>
>
> This is probably old news to everyone, but I just stumbled across something,
> and I’m so excited, I w
use.
Donna
> Hi all,
>
>
>
> Until 2 days ago I was able to click on a tab near the top of the screen on
> my Iphone and it would sort the posts by most recent to older. Now that tab
> is gone and I can't find a way to do this anymore.
>
>
>
> Ca
If I hold my arms straight out in front of me & my face is in focus, I get an
head to chest photo. That is what I've been told anyway.
Donna
> Hi on the topic of taking selfies I would like to know if the selfie takes a
> hole shot of your hole boddy? Or just your upper bod
I have been using this app for taking selfies for many years. I find it to be
more accurate than Apple's photo guidance facial feature.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/selfiex-automatic-back-camera-selfie/id970425302
Donna
>
>
> Using iPhone 13 pro is this even possible for a bli
I'll admit I haven't read all replies, but why not just remove the device &
repair & go through the setup again? This way you should be able to rename the
device.
Donna
>
> I can name all but the 4th gen echo. Interesting. Its not worth reinstalling
> the app. LOL.
&
The only thing that comes to mind & is my experience with such behavior; Is it
possible that You are not turning the rotor off of screen recognition after
turning it on while in an app that needs screen recognition to function?
Donna
>
> Any ideas why, having added "the scr
Alan, I hope that you will write a follow up email & let them know that signing
out & signing back in fixed the problem.
Donna
>
> I can confirm the Voice Dream Reader Bookshare error reported by Dana and
> following my signature is what I reported to Voice Dream S
I just signed using the voicedream app & bookshare website. I had no trouble
signing in or searching. Try signing out & signing back in.
Donna
>
>
> Just letting everyone know that there is definitely a problem going on
> between voice dream reader and book share at
Michelle,
You didn't state which phone you have. If you are using an iPhone 11 or newer,
this included the Se 2020 phones, while in the facebook app turn the rotor &
confirm that screen recognition or Direct touch or another setting within rotor
didn't accidently get turned on.
D
s the word holiday correctly.
Donna
>
>
> I’m curious to know, has anyone else experienced the issue with Voiceover
> incorrectly pronouncing “The Holiday Inn” to “The Holli.day Inn?” I can
> reproduce this on both my iPad and iPhone respectively. I can certainly
> cha
a Bcc, Subject & main body
of the email.
Donna
>
>
> Hi
>
> I’m noticing on my iphone that whenever i compose or reply an email it has to
> be a short one because there would be no space left. So, can anyone explain
> to me if there there is a way how to i
s, check with vocational rehab,
they may know or be able to put you on track to finding the info.
Donna
>
> How can I find clubs or groups for entertainment or outdoor activities in
> Brooklyn?
>
> Chaim Biberfeld, LCSW-R
> Private Practice
> 917-902-3349
>
> thegotot
occurring.
Donna
>
> I have written NLS more then once about this issue. I know they are
> aware of it. I will keep writing to them. I encourage others to do
> so as well. The email address is nlsdownl...@loc.gov.
>
>> On 6/11/22, Richard Turner wrote:
>> I'm th
like any other time when you message someone, the active conversation moves to
the top. I realize this sounds like a lot to do just to send one message, but
there is no guarantee that Facebook will fix this bug in there next update.
Fingers crossed that the bug is fixed soon. If not
It is a Facebook Messenger bug. I have a work around if you use an iPhone 11 or
newer. It requires briefly turning on screen recognition, that is why the above
phones are needed.
Donna
>
> Hello everyone
> Since a week I’ve got a serious problem with Facebook messenger for iOS
>
If you have an iPad all of the apps & the content of each app is also backed up
to the same 5Gigs of Free iCloud storage. I can't say for certain, but I
suspect the same may hold true if you use a Mac computer.
Donna
>
>
> I suspect it is my music which is taking up the sp
Go into the music app, photos app, any downloaded books app & delete some of
them. These are the biggest space consuming apps. Delete any apps that you
don't use. I pay $0.99 for an extra 50 gigs of storage per month.
Donna
>
> On my new SE iPhone today I got a message that
It has been my experience, especially with mass spam junk mail, it takes a
while before the emails from the block sender stop. I just move the emails to
the trash folder.
Donna
>
> Hi all,
> Recently, I found out how to block senders on my phone. I’ve blocked several.
> Today
have AT setup
anything with voicemail on any of my phones or those of my family members.
Donna
>
>
> Sorry if this is off topic.
>
> Does anyone know if AT still offers non visual voicemail? I’ve tried to get
> them to set me up with non visual voicemail, but when I get
Stephanie,
The skin tone can't be changed on the smiley or other faces. To change the skin
tone on the hand gestures & people, tap on the image & hold, this will bring up
the different skin tones for you to choose from. The skin tone choices will be
above the image.
Donna
>
&g
etup my watch. Otherwise, you
will need sighted help, being that scribble requires you to be able to print
the letters of the password with your finger. Why only the watch 7 has an
onscreen keyboard is beyond my comprehension, being Apple supposedly strives
for accessibility.
Donna
> I am
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