Canvas & Technology Support

Apps for Android devices for persons with disabilities

Vision Impairment: 

• TapTapSee (free): utilizes mobile camera and Google Talk to take a picture or video to identify it out loud. 
• Be My Eyes (Android): AI-powered or live on-demand visual assistance service to identify objects and spaces. Can also scan documents. 
• Lookout (free):  uses the camera and sensors on your device to recognize objects and text, gives spoken feedback, earcons, and other signals to inform you about what it sees. 
• Aira (free app, but service fee for use): live on-demand visual assistance service provided by live sighted, trained people. 
• Voice Access (free): control your device with spoken commands. Also good for persons with mobility issues. 

Hearing Impairment:

• Ava (free): allows people who are deaf or hard of hearing to follow a conversation within a group without having to lip-read. Each participant in a conversation installs the app and uses the microphone to transcribe their conversation. 
• RogerVoice (free for one hour, service fee for longer): live transcription of telephone conversations in more than 100 languages. Also can use voice synthesis for answering a call.
• Subtitles Viewer (free): view subtitles in different languages in real time and text is highlighted. Subtitle TV, movies, etc.
• Sound Amplifier (free): improves the audio quality of Android devices when using headphones/earphones. Useful in a poor sound environment.
• Google Live Caption (free): auto-generated captioning of audio content. Meetings, video, podcasts, movies, television, etc.
• Google Live Transcribe (free): same as above, but the text can be saved as a file or emailed.

Reading Impairment:

• Dyslexia Mate Keyboard (free): uses OpenDyslexia font on apps for easier reading such as WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook.
• TintVision (free): provides a color overlay and a draggable underline tool to improve the reading experience.

GPS and Wayfinding:

• Google Maps (free): turn-by-turn navigation, allows users to activate GoogleTalk.
• AroundMe (free): tells users what is near them.
• AccessNow (free): world community-powered app that provides a database of accessible, barrier-free locations. Users can add and rate new locations. 
• Where Am I At? (free): Maps your exact location by coordinates, address and altitude.

Memory Impairment:

• MindMate (free): app with various features including brain workouts, nutrition, exercise, TV & music, My Diary, Reminders, HealthKit for seniors.
• Find My iPhone/Device (free): tracks your wireless devices, enables you to send warning messages or tones to locate them.
• Flashcards Deluxe ($3.99): create flashcards with pictures and sounds of anything or anyone.
• Where Am I At? (free): Maps your exact location by coordinates, address and altitude.
• Google Keep (free): capture, edit, share, and collaborate your notes on any device, anywhere. Add photos, images, labels, reminders, voice memos, etc.