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Assistive Apps

  • HiFutureSelf (Free)

    by: dBelement, LLC

    SubjectILS
    Accessibility FeatureMagnification
    PlatformiOS
    Age RangeElementary, Secondary

    HiFutureSelf brings the ease of text messaging to setting up alerts and reminders. Send reminders or fun messages to your future self.

    download HiFutureSelf (Free) on the App Store

  • Hour of Code (Free)

    by: Code.org

    SubjectComputer Science, Leisure/Recreation, Math, Reading, Writing
    Accessibility FeatureMagnification
    PlatformAndroid, iOS, Website
    Age RangeElementary, Preschool, Secondary, Teachers

    Hour of Code provides coding activities and support for educators, parents, school districts, and community organizations. Code.org, which founded Hour of Code, is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science in schools and increasing participation by women and underrepresented youth. The vision is that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn computer science.

    https://hourofcode.com/us/learn

  • Hurdle Champion (Paid)

    by: Inclusive Technology Ltd

    SubjectILS, Leisure/Recreation, POHI/CI, Visual Skills
    Accessibility FeatureMagnification, Switch
    PlatformiOS
    Age RangeElementary, Secondary

    Hurdle Champion works with a single switch or by touching the screen. This iPad game helps with switch timing skills. Choose a character and take part in a hurdle race against the computer. A clear visual clue is shown when it is time to help your runner clear the hurdles by pressing a switch or touching the screen.

    download Hurdle Champion (Paid) on the App Store

  • I Hear Ewe - Animal Sounds for Toddlers (Free)

    by: Claireware Software

    SubjectPOHI/CI, Visual Skills
    Accessibility FeatureMagnification, VoiceOver/Screen Reader
    PlatformiOS
    Age RangePreschool

    Cause and effect game of 24 different authentic animal sounds. The game will verbally announce the type of animal or vehicle and play a recording of its sound.

    download I Hear Ewe - Animal Sounds for Toddlers (Free) on the App Store

  • iAccessibility (Free)

    by: iAccessibility Telex, Inc.

    SubjectBraille, ILS, O&M, POHI/CI, Reading, Writing
    Accessibility FeatureMagnification, Speech to Text, Text to Speech, VoiceOver/Screen Reader
    PlatformWebsite
    Age RangeElementary, Preschool, Secondary, Teachers

    The complete app resource for everything related to accessibility and Apple® devices. Apps for blind, low vision, mobility, cognitive impairment, DeafBlind, speech, and hard of hearing.

    https://iaccessibility.com