n I teach people iOS, I jokingly refer to some of the apps that are not the major ones people use as the “lesser loved” apps. I will cover some of my favorite apps of these kinds, as well as talk a bit about a few of my favorite third party apps of late. I will discuss the following apps and probably others as well, time permitting: • The Clock app • The Weather app • the TV app • The Podcasts app • The Home app • The Health app • The Voice Memos app • Seeing AI • Voice Dream products • Q&A and time permitting, opening the floor to participants to discuss their favorite apps

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Apple prides itself on having devices that are secure to use and protects the user’s privacy in many ways. With all of this security and privacy features, it can sometimes be very confusing to users what they should know and what they should turn on. I will attempt to bring some clarity to this area for VoiceOver users. In this course, I will cover the following topics: • What is iCloud and why is it secure • Setting a login password and using FileVault to secure your Mac • Using Face ID, Touch ID or a passcode to secure your iDevice • What is, “Find My”, and why you should use it • Privacy features on the Mac • Privacy features on your iDevice

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From my experience as an assistive technology trainer who works with both state agency clients and private individuals, the popularity of the Mac has grown significantly among the blind and has become more widely recommended as a computing solution by state counselors. Whether you are a beginner or unfamiliar with a Mac or you have been using one for a while, there are probably aspects to being a Mac and VoiceOver user that you might not realize or have overlooked. This course will cover the following areas: • What are your options for Mac desktop and laptop computer • Why is VoiceOver different compared to Windows screen reading solutions • Why is the Mac and VoiceOver comparable to a PC And Windows screen reader • Mac security and privacy advantages over Windows • The evolution of VoiceOver and dispelling the misinformation on the internet • Getting started with VoiceOver • An overview of Mac features and applications

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