How blind and visually impaired users can make the most of their Apple Watch for independence and convenience?

Discover how the Apple Watch can support your daily life with accessibility features like Siri, VoiceOver, and Zoom. Learn to navigate, read messages, and check health information using speech and magnification. This workshop includes live demos showing how blind and visually impaired users can make the most of their Apple Watch for independence and convenience.

Workshop entitled" Getting Started with Apple Watch."

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM PT

Online / Anaheim

Workshop
Location: Anaheim, CA, USA

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