Google Drive makes it possible to store, create, and share files on your computer or mobile device. Google has been working hard to improve accessibility features on all its platforms. Google Drive works with screen readers so you can store,…
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App List for Older Adults and Seniors
BridgingApps Reviewed App | Ava – 24/7 Accessible Life
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: Ava – 24/7 Accessible Life provides real-time captioning on your mobile device. Keep your phone or tablet out and read the conversation what the other person is saying in…
Online Learning Tool | PDFescape
Is online teaching getting to you and your students? This is an awesome way to make worksheets easier to manage. Create form fields using a free web 2.0 tool called PDF Escape that allows students to type right into their…
BridgingApps Reviewed App | Google Duo
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: Video Communication with friends and family whether they are in your backyard or miles away is easy using Google’s new app, Google Duo, for voice and video calls. Now…
Smart Home Technology For Individuals With Special Needs
Written By Guest Blogger & App Reviewer Christopher Wright Smart Home Technology is essentially taking everyday average appliances you would have in your home, and increasing their usefulness by connecting them to the Internet. They can also connect via Bluetooth technology, although this…
Use Switch Control to Navigate Your iOS Device & Switch Accessible App List
Built directly into iOS, Switch Control is a powerful accessibility technology for anyone with impaired physical and motor skills. Switch Control allows users to navigate sequentially through onscreen items and perform specific actions using a variety of Bluetooth-enabled switch hardware.…
Ring Wi-Fi Enabled Video Doorbell for Older Adults or People with Disabilities
Ring Video Doorbell is a handy home automation device for older adults and individuals who are disabled. With a motion-activated camera, two-way audio and HD video, you will never miss a visitor again. See, hear and speak to anyone at…
BridgingApps Reviewed App | Microsoft Soundscape
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: Microsoft Soundscape is a wayfinding app for the iOS platform intended to be used by people who are blind or low vision. Unlike commonly used mainstream GPS apps, Soundscape…
Dodie Success Story | Older Adult Benefits From Mobile Tech in NYC | Travel Accessibility Apps
Dodie, a 65-year-old with Multiple sclerosis (MS), used mobile technology to assist her recently while traveling to NYC to celebrate her granddaughter’s 16th birthday. Her limited mobility often poses challenges when traveling. Dodie used TripAdvisor in the months prior to…