Tag: App

Bridge Communication App

Posted on March 19, 2020 by In A.T. Devices, AAC, Apps, iOS
Two children communicating using assistive technology.
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) technology is designed to provide vocal output for those who cannot (or struggle to) express themselves verbally. This technology could be useful for a wide variety of communication challenges, including autism spectrum disorders, neurological disorders, brain injury, developmental delays, dyspraxia, and any other type of challenge or injury that might…

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Office Mobile by Microsoft

Posted on March 05, 2020 by In Apps, Reading, Writing
A smiling businessman using his smartphone.
When it comes to office-based productivity, the Microsoft Office suite is by far the most popular, with a current run of over 1 billion devices worldwide. And while much of that popularity is based around PCs in the workplace, Microsoft has been delving ever deeper into the mobile space, with a variety of mobile friendly…

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Photomath: A Math Learning App

Posted on February 20, 2020 by In Android, Apps, iOS, Math
A young woman using a smartphone.
For individuals with learning challenges, traditional approaches to studying math are often inadequate, and can leave the student feeling frustrated, disconnected, and ultimately will have a negative impact on the students sense of pride in their overall academic abilities. And, because math skills can be affected by a wide range of learning disabilities, such as…

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EquatIO: Predictive Math Writing

Posted on January 23, 2020 by In Apps, Learning, Math, Mobility
Hands typing on laptop with math equations in foreground.
Since the original roll out of extensions in 2010, Google Chrome has become a leading hub of accessible apps for PC and Mac computers. Many of these apps are free or free to try, thus providing users with an exposure to accessibility that was never possible before, and with Chrome being responsible for over half…

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CamScanner: OCR to PDF, and Beyond

Posted on December 12, 2019 by In Apps, Learning
Using a smartphone to scan a receipt.
Over the past few years, OCR (Optical Character Recognition) apps have been gaining increased popularity among both mainstream users and individuals with disabilities. Because this technology allows users to easily digitize and edit print-based documents, books, photos and more using their smartphones built-in camera, the barrier to alternative, digitized means of expression for individuals who…

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