Talk Voice Control with Ian's Ride

 Join us for our monthly resource opportunity for Apple Voice Control users to come together to discuss the triumphs and challenges of Apple accessibility, particularly Voice Control, Siri and Switch Control. It's a great opportunity to share successful functions, commands and strategies that have improved your accessible technology experience. These can be valuable to share with others in our community so they don't have to "reinvent the wheel" when figuring out features like Voice Control. It's also a valuable opportunity to voice concerns and feature requests that can be reported back to Apple to improve the overall experience for all users of Voice Control.

Primarily, it's an opportunity for folks with high-level paralysis to get together to discuss their experience with hands-free technology. We all have different tips and tricks to make our tech experience the most efficient and enjoyable, this is a great chance to share some of those with others who have similar mobility challenges. We are stronger together!

Our meetings will take place over Zoom from 4 PM - 5:30 PM PST on the last Monday of every month. Hope to see you there!

Videos and Recaps from Previous Meetings

March 2026 Meeting
A Voice Control user group discussion focused on Apple accessibility tools, where participants shared real-world experiences, challenges, and tips for using Voice Control, Siri, and assistive technology with mobility disabilities. The group explored custom commands, accessibility improvements, iOS 26 bugs, Vision Pro capabilities, and strategies for reporting issues to Apple while advocating for better hands-free functionality.
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Video: (unfortunately we missed the video on this one)
Recap: Talk Voice Control with Ian’s Ride AI Recap

April 2026 Meeting
A user group community discussion on Apple Voice Control, accessibility tools, and hands-free technology. This Zoom meeting covers custom commands, dictation tips, device management strategies, accessibility challenges in iOS 26, and real-world solutions from quadriplegic users and adaptive tech experts. Topics include custom gestures, wake/sleep commands, switch control, head tracking, Siri integration, and improving Voice Control performance across Apple devices.
Outline: Talk Voice Control with Ian's Ride Outline
Video: Talk Voice Control with Ian’s Ride Meeting Zoom Video
Recap: Talk Voice Control with Ian’s Ride AI Recap

May 2026 Meeting
Join “Talk Voice Control” community for a powerful discussion on Apple Voice Control, accessibility technology, and hands-free tools for people with disabilities. This session covers iOS accessibility features, Apple Intelligence, Voice Control tips, switch control, head tracking, AI tools, upcoming iOS 27 accessibility updates, and real-world experiences from adaptive technology users. The group also discusses ongoing Voice Control challenges, bug reporting, and exciting future accessibility features expected from Apple.
Outline: Talk Voice Control with Ian's Ride Outline
Video: Talk Voice Control with Ian's Ride Zoom Video
Recap: Talk Voice Control with Ian's Ride AI Recap

June 2026 Meeting
The "Talk Voice Control" community meeting brought together individuals with disabilities to discuss Apple's voice control and accessibility features. shared personal experiences with assistive technology. Key topics included upcoming iOS 27 features such as auto-scroll, natural language commands, and Siri AI improvements (requiring iPhone 15+), as well as current pain points like activation word conflicts ("Hey Siri" vs. "Open Siri"), speech recognition accuracy, and lock screen/password entry challenges. The group explored practical workarounds like custom voice commands and gestures, and wrapped up with an enthusiastic discussion about Siri AI's multi-model capabilities and its potential to enhance hands-free accessibility — with participants encouraged to submit feature requests directly to Apple's accessibility team.
Outline: Talk Voice Control with Ian's Ride Outline
Video: Talk Voice Control with Ian's Ride Zoom Video
Recap: Talk Voice Control with Ian's Ride AI Recap

July 2026 Meeting

In this session of Ian's Ride Voice Control User Group, Ian Mackay leads an engaging discussion on the exciting new accessibility features coming with iOS 27, including natural language voice control that allows users to interact with third-party apps by simply describing on-screen elements — no more memorizing exact labels. The group explores hands-free auto-scroll, improved voice input accuracy using AirPods and compatible headphones, and the new Siri AI app with on-device privacy that integrates with texts, emails, calendars, and notes. Community members living with spinal cord injuries — including Jesse, Jim, Ray, Todd, Chad, and others — share their personal journeys with assistive technology, from QuadJoy devices to switch control and Mac transitions, while exchanging real-world tips and workarounds. Whether you're newly injured, a seasoned voice control user, or simply curious about Apple's latest accessibility innovations, this session is packed with practical insights and community connection.
Outline: Talk Voice Control with Ian's Ride Outline
Video: Talk Voice Control with Ian's Ride Zoom Video
Recap: Talk Voice Control with Ian's Ride AI Recap