1 00:00:00,820 --> 00:00:04,800 Apple products come with a bunch of built-in accessibility tools, 2 00:00:04,800 --> 00:00:06,790 including a screen reader called VoiceOver. 3 00:00:07,830 --> 00:00:12,963 Whether on a computer or an iPhone, VoiceOver makes Apple products easier for 4 00:00:12,963 --> 00:00:17,176 a blind or visually impaired person to operate independently. 5 00:00:17,176 --> 00:00:20,868 On an iPhone, simply navigate to the Accessibility Settings and 6 00:00:20,868 --> 00:00:22,950 toggle Enable VoiceOver. 7 00:00:22,950 --> 00:00:26,285 On a Mac, you can do the same thing by hitting Cmd+F5. 8 00:00:27,340 --> 00:00:28,840 >> Welcome to VoiceOver. 9 00:00:28,840 --> 00:00:31,880 VoiceOver speaks descriptions of items on the screen, and 10 00:00:31,880 --> 00:00:35,420 can be used to control the computer using only your keyboard. 11 00:00:35,420 --> 00:00:39,570 If you already know how to use VoiceOver, press the V key now. 12 00:00:39,570 --> 00:00:43,840 If you want to learn how to use VoiceOver, press the space bar now. 13 00:00:43,840 --> 00:00:47,850 >> VoiceOver actually comes with a pretty comprehensive quick start guide 14 00:00:47,850 --> 00:00:50,100 which I highly recommend you walk through. 15 00:00:50,100 --> 00:00:52,340 If you're not used to using a screen reader, 16 00:00:52,340 --> 00:00:55,250 it's probably going to feel a bit strange at first. 17 00:00:55,250 --> 00:00:58,770 I know I had a lot of trouble remembering what the different keys were for 18 00:00:58,770 --> 00:00:59,910 when I got started. 19 00:00:59,910 --> 00:01:03,680 With practice though, it will start to feel like second nature, just like any 20 00:01:03,680 --> 00:01:07,510 other set of keyboard shortcuts you might have integrated into your daily work flow. 21 00:01:07,510 --> 00:01:11,540 For now, we'll touch on the basics of navigation using VoiceOver. 22 00:01:11,540 --> 00:01:14,550 >> Voice over on Chrome, Girl Develop It, window. 23 00:01:14,550 --> 00:01:18,520 In the bottom left corner of the screen, everything VoiceOver reads out loud 24 00:01:18,520 --> 00:01:21,650 is also written in white text on a black background. 25 00:01:21,650 --> 00:01:25,818 We execute VoiceOver commands by holding down the Ctrl+Option keys, 26 00:01:25,818 --> 00:01:29,921 and whatever keys that are associated with the command we want to use. 27 00:01:29,921 --> 00:01:35,830 Ctrl+Option are referred to as the VoiceOver keys, or VO keys for short. 28 00:01:35,830 --> 00:01:40,190 So with VoiceOver on, we can navigate around by holding the VO keys and 29 00:01:40,190 --> 00:01:42,200 hitting the arrow keys to move between elements. 30 00:01:43,250 --> 00:01:44,580 >> Footer 8 items. 31 00:01:44,580 --> 00:01:46,396 Don't be shy, end of banner. 32 00:01:46,396 --> 00:01:47,900 End of navigation. 33 00:01:47,900 --> 00:01:50,935 End of list, link, list 2 items, end of list, 34 00:01:50,935 --> 00:01:55,800 list 2 items, link, GDI Twitter, link GDI Facebook. 35 00:01:55,800 --> 00:01:58,600 6 items Interact with DON'T BE SHY Flourish med 36 00:01:58,600 --> 00:02:02,230 DEVELOP IT WHO WE ARE Girl Develop It is a nonpr...Interact with heading level 1, 37 00:02:02,230 --> 00:02:03,960 3 items, DON'T BE SHY. 38 00:02:03,960 --> 00:02:06,170 Stop interacting with heading level 1 3 items. 39 00:02:06,170 --> 00:02:08,239 heading level 2, WHO WE ARE. 40 00:02:08,239 --> 00:02:11,060 You are currently on a heading level 2, inside of a group. 41 00:02:11,060 --> 00:02:14,710 >> If we come across a list or some other containing element, we can 42 00:02:14,710 --> 00:02:19,520 enter that element to access the children by hitting VO+Shift and the down arrow. 43 00:02:19,520 --> 00:02:24,400 We can return to the parents level in the hierarchy of elements by hitting VO+Shift, 44 00:02:24,400 --> 00:02:25,740 and the up arrow. 45 00:02:25,740 --> 00:02:26,650 >> Stop interacting with 46 00:02:26,650 --> 00:02:29,890 DON'T BE SHY Flourish med DEVELOP IT WHO WE ARE Girl Develop It is a nonprofit 47 00:02:29,890 --> 00:02:34,910 organization that exists to provide a >> VoiceOver is great about guiding users. 48 00:02:34,910 --> 00:02:38,780 If you sit without doing anything, VoiceOver will try to provide you with 49 00:02:38,780 --> 00:02:41,878 additional information or suggest a course of action. 50 00:02:41,878 --> 00:02:42,970 >> 6 items Interact with 51 00:02:42,970 --> 00:02:45,620 DON'T BE SHY Flourish med DEVELOP IT WHO WE ARE Girl Develop. 52 00:02:45,620 --> 00:02:48,323 It is a non-profit organization that exists to provide. 53 00:02:48,323 --> 00:02:50,540 Affordable heading level 2, WHO WE ARE. 54 00:02:50,540 --> 00:02:53,260 Stop interacting with DON'T BE SHY Flourish, end of banner, 55 00:02:53,260 --> 00:02:54,450 end of navigation. 56 00:02:54,450 --> 00:02:58,230 link, GDI Twitter, you are currently on a link, inside of a list. 57 00:02:58,230 --> 00:03:01,040 To click this link, press Control-Option-Space. 58 00:03:01,040 --> 00:03:05,760 >> If you need a break and want to pause speech, hit the Ctrl button by itself. 59 00:03:05,760 --> 00:03:08,660 >> Link, end of navigation, end of banner. 60 00:03:08,660 --> 00:03:11,900 DON'T BE SHY Flourish med DEVELOP IT WHO WE ARE Girl Develop It is a nonprofit 61 00:03:11,900 --> 00:03:15,445 organization that exists to provide a four >> Pressing Ctrl again will start 62 00:03:15,445 --> 00:03:18,330 VoiceOver speech back up where it left off. 63 00:03:18,330 --> 00:03:20,630 >> And judgment free opportunities for women interested in learning web and 64 00:03:20,630 --> 00:03:21,810 software development. 65 00:03:21,810 --> 00:03:24,630 >> There's a lot to customize when it comes to VoiceOver, 66 00:03:24,630 --> 00:03:27,840 from the speed at which it reads to the voice itself. 67 00:03:27,840 --> 00:03:31,120 If it's helpful to you, keep a cheat sheet on your desk next to you for 68 00:03:31,120 --> 00:03:32,530 quick reference. 69 00:03:32,530 --> 00:03:35,030 I've left a link to one for you in the teacher's notes. 70 00:03:35,030 --> 00:03:39,030 If you find you're relying on sight to help guide you as you practice, 71 00:03:39,030 --> 00:03:41,680 try lowering the brightness on your screen as far as it will go.