Yesterday I discussed a handful of apps that are fully accessible using VoiceOver. One I didn’t discuss is Nearby Explorer, which is a GPS app for people who are blind. Nearby Explorer is yet another app from the American Printing House for the Blind (APH). (If you’re unfamiliar with APH, it is a nonprofit that offers thousands […]
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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 […]
Talking Typer App
American Printing House for the Blind is the world’s largest nonprofit organization creating educational, workplace, and independent living products and services for people who are visually impaired. One of their products which has been around for years is Talking Typer. In April, they brought the Talking Typer app to the App Store! The original Talking Typer […]
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 […]
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 […]