For many people with disabilities, managing daily routines, remembering tasks, transitioning between activities, and staying organized can be challenging. Executive functioning skills such as planning, time management, task initiation, and maintaining focus are often areas where additional support is needed. Thankfully, there are plenty of apps (and techniques) available that are designed specifically for supporting individuals with Executive Functioning challenges.
Tiimo is a visual planning and scheduling app designed to help address these challenges by providing structure, flexibility, and accessible tools that support everyday independence. Originally developed with input from people with ADHD and autism, Tiimo has evolved into a powerful assistive technology solution for a wide range of users.
The app combines visual schedules, timers, reminders, and task management into a single easy-to-use platform. Rather than presenting tasks as a traditional text-based list, the app organizes activities into a visual timeline that helps users see what needs to be done, when it needs to happen, and what comes next. This visual approach can reduce cognitive load and make planning more manageable for individuals who struggle with organization and working memory.
One of Tiimo’s strongest features is its visual timer system. Users can create routines and activities that include countdown timers, helping them stay focused on the current task while building awareness of how time is passing. This can be particularly beneficial for people with ADHD, autism, acquired brain injuries, learning disabilities, or other conditions that affect executive functioning.
The app also provides visual cues and reminders that can support smoother transitions between activities and reduce anxiety around changing tasks.
Accessibility is paramount within the Tiimo ecosystem, and the app supports built in accessibility features such as VoiceOver, Voice Control, larger text options, and dark mode on iOS devices, helping make the platform more usable for individuals with diverse accessibility needs. The app also provides users with the ability to customize colours, icons, and layouts also allows users to create a planning system that matches their learning style and preferences.
The app can be used in many environments including school, work, home, and community settings. Students can use it to follow daily schedules and manage assignments, while adults may use it to organize work tasks, appointments, medication routines, household and parental responsibilities, and more.
Tiimo’s combination of visual structure, flexible scheduling, accessible features, and executive functioning supports makes it a valuable resource for anyone who benefits from additional organization and routine in their day.
Tiimo is available for PC, iOS, and Android. The basic version of the app is free, and the pro version of the app costs about $12 CDN per month, or $60 for a year. A seven-day free trial is available. To learn more about Tiimo, click here(new window).