Our Assistive Technology (AT) Specialists have reviewed hundreds of apps and solutions to support our clients' goals. Below are our AT Specialists' recommended apps that have been used to attain the goals of our clients. More information can be found on our Assistive Technology page.
Individuals with developmental disabilities today are living longer, heathier lives due to improvements in understanding, health care, and community supports. As a result, there is now an aging population of individuals within this demographic that require coordinated care teams particularly when supporting complex medical needs. CareZare, Timeless, and Dementia Talk are 3 apps available for …
Product: Prune Producer: Joel McDonald LLC Compatibility: iOS Price: $5.49 + tax Product Summary Prune was developed by Joel McDonald LLC for iOS only but offers both an iPhone and iPad version of the app. It has been advertised as a game featuring minimalistic art and calming music for a relaxing game experience. Prune has …
Product: Decide Now! Random Wheel Producer: Catforce Studio Compatibility: iOS Price: $2.79 Product Summary Decide Now! is a choice-making app produced by Catforce Studios available for iOS only. The app functions as a single-screen spinning choice wheel that selects an item at random from a setlist when the user presses a central control button. Wheels …
Product: Talkative: Assistive Speech Producer: Pedro Figueiredo Compatibility: iOS Price: $3.99 Product Summary Talkative is an assistive communication app for iOS designed by Pedro Figueiredo. This app has been marketed towards the medical community to support individuals with communication impairments, such as aphasia, who may also have paralysis or limited mobility. Talkative allows the user …
Product: Electra/Magma/iMeba/Plazma Producer: Sensory App House Ltd. Compatibility: iOS and Android Price: Free Product Summary Sensory App House Ltd. has released a series of sensory apps designed for, “simulation, relaxation, [and] fun”. Electra, Magma, iMeba, and Plazma are four apps from this series that specifically focus on cause & effect interactions. Electra and iMeba are …
Product: Tap Device Producer: Tap Systems Inc. Compatibility: iOS and Android Price: $179 USD (approx. $230 CAD) Product Summary The Tap device, also known as the Tap Strap, is a wearable keyboard designed by Tap Systems Inc. Each letter of the alphabet is assigned to a tapping code. When the user taps their hand using …
Product: Dementia Clock Producer: Rogue Software Compatibility: Apple iOS (on iPad Only) Price: $3.99 + tax Product Summary Dementia Clock is an app designed by Rogue Software and is currently available for use on iPad only. The app has been marketed towards users with dementia and is intended to reduce confusion and anxiety by orienting …
Aipoly Vision – FREE Sight for Blind & Visually Impaired Aipoly Vision is able to identify around 1,000 objects and any color. Point your phone at the object of interest and press any of the recognition buttons at the bottom of the screen to turn on. Aipoly Vision will keep running and recognizing objects until …
Text to speech is an assistive technology that reads digital text aloud. This feature has improved the quality of life for many people with disabilities and is useful for the visually and speech impaired, as well as anyone who can listen to synthesized speech. This feature has helped young adults who have a learning disability …
Why Use Visual Supports? Alyson Harris advocates the use of visual supports because “visual supports are tools that are used to increase the understanding of language, to describe environmental expectations, and to provide structure and support to individuals with disabilities. Visual supports can be provided in a variety of ways across multiple settings. For instance, …
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