Apple is rolling out a suite of accessibility upgrades powered by its new Apple Intelligence technology, unveiled just before Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Among them, a Vision Pro app lets users steer power wheelchairs with eye‑tracking, eliminating the need for frequent recalibration and working in varied lighting. The feature supports TOLT and LUCI drive systems via Bluetooth or wired links.

Beyond wheelchair control, VoiceOver gains richer image descriptions across the system, while Magnifier adds on‑device visual narration for low‑vision users. Voice Control adopts natural‑language commands, letting users describe onscreen elements instead of memorizing labels, and Accessibility Reader can summarize complex articles or translate text on the fly. Generated subtitles now appear automatically for uncaptioned videos on all Apple devices.

Apple’s integration of AI into accessibility tools signals a shift toward more intuitive, privacy‑first experiences for users with disabilities. By embedding intelligence directly into hardware and software, the company reduces reliance on cloud services and streamlines interactions across its ecosystem. The Vision Pro wheelchair feature, in particular, offers a practical, low‑maintenance solution that could reshape how people with mobility challenges engage with technology.