Thank you for joining today’s class on using VoiceOver on your iPad! We explored how this powerful screen reader feature can help make your device more accessible, especially for those with visual impairments or reading difficulties.

Key Takeaways and Next Steps

What VoiceOver Is

VoiceOver is a built-in screen reader on Apple devices like the iPad, iPhone, and Mac. It reads text and screen content aloud, making navigation easier for users with vision challenges.

How to Turn On VoiceOver

You can activate VoiceOver in three ways:

Say “Hey Siri, turn on VoiceOver.”
Triple-click the home or side button quickly.
Go to Settings > Accessibility > VoiceOver and toggle it on.

Helpful VoiceOver Settings

You can adjust the speaking rate using a simple slider with turtle (slow) and rabbit (fast) icons. You can also change the voice, language, and enable Braille support if needed.

Essential Gestures to Know

Swipe up from the bottom: return to Home
Swipe down from the top: open Control Center
Swipe left or right: move between apps
Triple-click home/side button: access accessibility menu
Home + volume button: take a screenshot

Explore More Gestures

To learn all available touch gestures, go to Settings > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Commands. There, you’ll find a full list to help you navigate confidently.

Resource:

Apple Support - Using Voiceover on Your iPad

And remember: You can turn VoiceOver off the same way you turned it on — using Siri, the triple-click shortcut, or the settings menu.

We hope VoiceOver helps make your iPad more user-friendly and accessible. Keep exploring, and we look forward to seeing you in another class soon!