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iPad Notes Increases Independence

Whether summarizing a class lecture, keeping a record of what you need from the grocery store or just jotting down thoughts, notetaking makes everyday life easier in a wide variety of ways. While it’s convenient for most people, it can be vital for people with disabilities. The iPad Notes app can be beneficial to people […]

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Voice Dream Reader

Many individuals with dyslexia, visual impairments, and more may have difficulty reading text.  Fortunately, apps like Voice Dream Reader are available to help with this task.   Voice Dream Reader is a versatile reading tool for iOS devices.  It features a dyslexia-friendly font, text and audio synchronization, customizable font size, color combinations, and full VoiceOver support.  […]

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Freeform – Apple app for brainstorming

Freeform is an app that helps users organize and visually lay out content on a flexible canvas.  It allows users to see, share, and collaborate all in one place without worrying about layouts or page sizes.   Bob Borchers, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing, said: “Freeform opens up endless possibilities for iPhone, iPad, and […]

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Speak My Mind AAC App

Several apps are available to help turn your iOS device into an AAC device, one of them being the Speak My Mind app.  Speak My Mind is a “revolutionary” augmentative and alternative communication app that helps individuals with language and communication challenges. The app can help people with autism, ALS, Down Syndrome, Apraxia, cerebral palsy, […]

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MyFinder App

A newer artificial intelligence (AI) app is available to help individuals with visual impairments.  MyFinder is a free-to-download iOS app that allows users to hear surrounding objects, text and scene descriptions, and more. Here’s more from the App Store’s description: “MyFinder AI provides audio descriptions of objects and navigation guidance towards them. It reads out […]