In addition to the technical equipment that is vital for most people with disabilities to work fully or at least partially on a desktop computer or laptop, specialized adaptive software for people with disabilities is also needed.
Such programs can be divided into a number of categories that cover most of the areas of application represented by the capabilities of computer technology.
- Magnifying glasses or screen magnification systems;
- Reading software;
- Scanning and OCR software;
- Programs for navigation;
- Means of communication;
- and others.
In this review, we will talk about the best representatives of the category “apps for the disabled”. We’ll review and analyze a variety of apps that help people with different problems.
To begin with, we would like to present the most useful tools for people with motor, speech, and language disorders, such as ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), brain damage, autism, Parkinson’s disease, and cerebral palsy.
A current application is the full-featured AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) software for the iPad.
It gives speech to people who lack it.
Pros:
- Intuitive design;
- Easy to use interface;
- Built-in accessibility of email to people;
- Ability to add your own phrases;
- 5 high quality voices to use.
Cons:
- Doesn’t support iPhone yet
