5 popular apps using VoiceOver

VoiceOver is a built-in screen reader found on Apple devices.  When using VoiceOver, users can access Macintosh or iOS devices with spoken descriptions and, when using the Mac, the keyboard.  This has made the devices accessible for users with visual impairments, as well as those with dyslexia. If you visit the App Store now on […]

Phonics Museum App

There are so many literacy apps available that it can be challenging to find out which one is best for your child or student.  Phonics Museum is one of the newest additions to the App Store.  It transports children into a magical interactive museum, where they’ll go on the reading adventure of a lifetime. Teaching […]

4 Apps for Aging in Place

Learning how to use a smartphone can be challenging for everyone, especially older individuals.  However, there are many benefits to using a phone, such as apps to keep your meds organized and more. While there are dozens of apps aimed towards individuals aging in place, I wanted to focus on a handful available.  The following […]

Let’s Expand Vocabulary App

Let’s Expand Vocabulary is an app for children with speech and language difficulties.  It is also tailored to support children learning English as a second language. The app uses 4 exciting mini-games to encourage the development of specific strategies in children “who find it difficult to access the wide range of vocabulary they have stored […]

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 […]