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.
iPad technology has had a significant impact on the disability community in a variety of ways including, communication, access to information, and recreation. The range of use has expanded significantly since the introduction of built-in accessibility features starting with VoiceOver in 2009 and Switch Control in 2013, with more updates and features continuing to be …
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: Guided Access Producer: Apple Compatibility: iOS Price: Free (included feature on iPad/iPhone) Product Summary Guided Access is a built-in feature available on iPad that is designed to limit the availability of certain features (as selected by user) while accessing an app. Originally this was intended as parental controls for use when a child was …
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 …
Being a support worker requires a certain level of problem-solving skills, quick-thinking, and creativity. Every day brings another challenge, as we try to support individuals in our care in a world that is not yet 100 percent accessible for all. What happens when the only wheelchair accessible route is closed for construction? What happens when …
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 …
Product: Skoog 2.0 Tactile Musical Interface Producer: Skoogmusic Ltd. Compatibility: iOS Cost: $399.95 + tax Product Summary The Skoog 2.0 Tactile Musical Interface is advertised as a, “tactile musical instrument” that, when paired with a compatible iOS device, can be used to produce music by pressing on one of five colour-coded buttons. It has been …
We love this helpful article about the VoiceOver accessibility feature from iMore.com. Here’s what they have to say, as well as their tips and tricks to getting the most out of iPhone and iPad Accessibility features: “VoiceOver is an Accessibility feature that built in the iOS software. It makes the iPhone and iPad easier to …
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 …
Bright Hub Education says that “Training in life skills is one of the important interventions for people who have a [developmental] disability. Life skills include self-care skills such as eating, dressing and bathing, as well as other daily living skills such as shopping, banking, phone use and housekeeping. Being independent in these skills enables a …
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