Learn to master your iPhone using VoiceOver! From awkward default settings to voice tweaks worthy of a fashion show, this episode is your backstage pass to customizing VoiceOver like never before. Join Amelia, Jerry, and the ever-dramatic Deiter as they explore how to personalize gestures, sounds, and speech settings—minus the industrial concrete auger. Whether you’re new to iPhone accessibility or a VoiceOver veteran ready to streamline your setup, this lesson will show you how to make your device feel like it was designed just for you. What You’ll Learn: • How to remap gestures (including Back Tap) to suit your habits and increase efficiency. • How to explore and modify VoiceOver’s sound feedback and haptics for faster, clearer navigation. • How to customize speech settings, including voice selection, pitch, and language. • How to fine-tune verbosity, punctuation levels, and typing feedback. • How to set up the Accessibility Shortcut for quick toggles. Pro Tips Shared: • Assign rotor actions (like navigating by headings) to easier gestures to speed up browsing. • Back Tap lets you trigger VoiceOver commands—or even launch apps—by tapping the back of your phone. • Learn and leverage VoiceOver sound cues for fast, non-verbal navigation. • Use the “Reset VoiceOver Commands” button as a safety net when testing new gestures. • Set up the Accessibility Shortcut (triple-click) to instantly toggle VoiceOver or other tools. Apps used in this lesson include: • Settings (Accessibility > VoiceOver > Commands, Audio, and Speech sections) • Touch settings (for enabling Back Tap) Learn More & Connect I’m Brian Clark, Lead Trainer at First Aid for the Blind, where we help people confidently learn non-visual tech skills and regain independence. My life without sight began in 2014, and it is now with great joy that I help others adapt to successful lives without useable vision. https://faftb.com

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