End of an Era: A Message from the Founder as We Announce the Closure of AppleVis

Took me a little clicking around to find a concise summary of what AppleVis is/was since I was unaware so I figured I'd share it here:

> AppleVis is the go-to resource for blind and low vision users of Apple technologies. With an active, engaged user base and a vast collective understanding of accessibility on Apple's platforms, members of our community support each other in accessing the maximum potential of Apple hardware, software, and services.

I remember some 12 years ago at high school where I was trying to create an iOS app tailored for visually impaired users, that AppleVis was the go-to website to understand what was happening on the world of VoiceOver and apps focused on this demographic. I remember finding a guide for VoiceOver there that really helped me getting started.

I'm sad to see it go. I'm not sure there is will for someone to create a replacement, but hopefully something tailored for the visually impaired users can emerge.

At least at work I try to focus and champion the a11y features we have to add on the app we build (web). Sometimes it doesn't feel like it is enough.

Really sad. This was a great product.

I think the real problem is we don't care about handicapped people.

This is where the govt should step in and fund startups building for these groups because these will never be venture scale but are really important for the world and all the people who aren't as lucky.