Blind Developer Creates Seamless Windows on Mac Experience

Learn how to run Windows on a Mac accessibly with AVM (Accessible Virtual Machine), a powerful, blind-friendly solution for virtualisation on Apple Silicon.

Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the challenges and breakthroughs of running Windows on macOS without losing accessibility. Their guest, Allison Melloy, introduces AVM — an accessible virtual machine designed to give blind users a seamless Windows experience on a Mac. From solving issues with Boot Camp and Parallels to creating a true accessible workflow for screen reader users, Alison shares her journey of “vibe coding” with AI tools like Claude, learning development without traditional coding experience.

They explore AVM’s features, the importance of audio cues, keyboard mapping, and the potential of AI to empower blind developers and create new job opportunities. The episode closes with insights on accessible development, future plans for AVM, and how blind users can leverage AI to innovate.

Relevant Links
AVM GitHub: https://github.com/allisonfm85/accessible-virtual-machine
Windows ISO Download: https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11