Envision ELI: Your personal identifier

There are many QR code scanning apps available on the market that help identify objects for those with visual impairments.  Envision ELI is a personal assistant that uses unique and special QR coded adhesive labels to identify objects. Unlike traditional QR labels, ELI labels do not limit the amount of audio that can be recorded on […]

3 Text-to-Speech Apps

Text-to-speech technology is a game changer for those who are otherwise unable to communicate with those around them.  For today’s blog, I wanted to introduce you all to three text-to-speech apps. 3 Text-to-Speech Apps The following apps are available on both Android and Apple devices. 1. Predictable: Predictable is an award-winning app for people with speech […]

Mouse Timer – Visual Timer App

Looking for a fun timer for your child or student who doesn’t yet understand the length of time?  Mouse Timer from LITALICO expresses the length of time using a cute little mouse gnawing on apples. Finding the right timing tool for students can be challenging.  This is especially true for those with autism or others […]

5 Cause and Effect Switch Apps

We talk about capability switches all the time here at the INDATA Project.  These assistive technology solutions help those with physical limitations activate items in their environment.  Depending on the switch, users are able to activate lights, music, tablets, and more.  If your child or student is learning how to use a switch, a great […]

5 More Apps for Individuals with Dyslexia

I’ve previously written a post discussing five different apps for students with dyslexia a couple years ago.  Because dyslexia affects more than 20% of the U.S. population, I wanted to revisit the topic and provide five more apps that may benefit these individuals. Dyslexia “is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and […]

Creating a Social Experience Through Video Games

People with disabilities can need assistance in many different ways – getting trained for and finding a good job, communicating with others and even negotiating some of the basic necessities of life. But some have chosen to provide a helping hand by making video games more accessible. One of the foremost in this field is […]