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Assistive Apps

  • ClaroPDF Pro - Text to Speech (Paid)

    by: Claro Software Limited

    SubjectCommunication, ILS, Leisure/Recreation, POHI/CI, Reading, Utility
    Accessibility FeatureText to Speech
    PlatformiOS
    Age RangeSecondary, Teachers

    Accessible PDF TTS reader. PDF image files or photographs of text can be converted to accessible, searchable PDF files using the Claro Cloud conversion service. Alongside the full range of iOS system voices, ClaroPDF Pro lets you choose up to four high-quality voices for free, in the languages of your choice.

    download ClaroPDF Pro - Text to Speech (Paid) on the App Store

  • Climbing Accessible Heights With Matthew Shifrin (Free)

    by: Reid My Mind

    SubjectILS, Leisure/Recreation, News/Podcast/Radio
    Accessibility FeatureMagnification, VoiceOver/Screen Reader
    PlatformWebsite
    Age RangeSecondary, Teachers

    This radio interview with Matthew Shifrin covers his new projects, including virtual reality, comic book access, rock climbing, and a podcast.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN1qek5riL4

  • Co:Writer (Paid)

    by: Don Johnston Inc.

    SubjectCommunication, ILS, Leisure/Recreation, Writing
    Accessibility FeatureMagnification, Speech to Text, Text to Speech, VoiceOver/Screen Reader
    PlatformiOS, Website
    Age RangeElementary, Preschool, Secondary, Teachers

    Co:Writer is a writing app featuring speech recognition, word prediction, FlexSpell, vocabulary, languages, and translation. Works on iPad/iPad keyboard as well as on Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.

    https://learningtools.donjohnston.com/product/cowriter/

  • Code Avengers (Paid)

    by: Code Avengers

    SubjectCommunication, Computer Science, Leisure/Recreation, Math, Reading, Writing
    Accessibility FeatureMagnification
    PlatformWebsite
    Age RangeElementary, Preschool, Secondary, Teachers

    Online digital technology education service based in New Zealand. Features junior program level (ages 5-11), which includes computational thinking and programming. Also features a pro level for ages 12-18, with programming and data representation. Offers a free 30-day trial; after that, users purchase a subscription.

    https://www.codeavengers.com

  • Code Factory (Free)

    by: Code Factory

    SubjectCommunity of Practice
    Accessibility FeatureMagnification, VoiceOver/Screen Reader
    PlatformWebsite
    Age RangeTeachers

    Code Factory makes mobile phones accessible to individuals who are Blind or Visually Impaired by developing accessible software applications for mainstream mobile phones running on Android, Symbian, Windows Mobile, and BlackBerry.

    https://codefactoryglobal.com