Getting out of bed isn’t easy for many people. And those people with hearing impairments have the added difficulty of not being able to hear an alarm to help them wake up. In comes the HomeAware Smartphone Signaler. The Signaler alerts you to your morning alarm. In addition, it alerts you to your mobile calls, […]
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Click Your Way to Success: Universal Paperclips
Looking for a fun, addictive game that is accessible with VoiceOver? Then take a look at Universal Paperclips. Become a super-powerful AI who only wants one thing: paperclips. It may sound wild, but this game is sweeping the nation and for good reason. Universal Paperclips is designed to test your ability to know supply and […]
Apple, Apps, Communication, Computers, Independent Living, Learning Disabilities, Products and Devices, Visual
Apple’s iOS 12 Makes Life More Accessible
This year, Apple released the iOS 12 system, claiming it will “make your iPhone and iPad experience even faster, more responsive and more delightful.” You can add “more accessible” to that description as well. “Taking advantage of iOS 12 is a great way for people with disabilities to ring in the new year,” said Brian […]
Boomerang Parental Control
Looking for a way to add parental controls to your child’s device? Boomerang Parental Control is a unique piece of software that allows you to do just that. The app is available on both Google Play and the App Store. “Boomerang provides parents a powerful remote control of their child’s non-iOS devices when installed in Parent […]
Try Your Paw at Dog Care with Blindfold Doggy
If you love dogs and want to explore the responsibilities of dog care and ownership on a virtual level, Blindfold Doggy is the virtual pet game for you! Blindfold Doggy is a fully-accessible dog ownership simulation game, for both sighted and visually-impaired people, designed for rapid audio play. The object of the game is care […]
ChatAble – Symbol Based AAC App
If you’re looking to turn your iPad into an AAC device, there are several apps to help you do so. One available option is ChatAble, a symbol based AAC app. This app is ideal for individuals who are unable to write or speak. It provides a “grid of symbols (using PCS symbols or your own […]