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Assistive Apps

  • The Blind Geek Zone (Free)

    by: The Blind Geek Zone

    SubjectCommunity of Practice, Computer Science, Leisure/Recreation, News/Podcast/Radio
    Accessibility FeatureMagnification, VoiceOver/Screen Reader
    PlatformWebsite
    Age RangeSecondary, Teachers

    The Blind Geek Zone offers an archive of podcast episodes covering audio tutorials, gadget demonstrations, useful links and programs, and a community of tech gurus. Please note: Parent/teacher preview is recommended before a student uses this resource.

    https://player.fm/series/the-blind-geek-zone-81186

  • The Blind Life by Sam (Free)

    by: Sam Seavey

    SubjectCommunity of Practice, Computer Science, Leisure/Recreation, News/Podcast/Radio
    Accessibility FeatureMagnification, VoiceOver/Screen Reader
    PlatformWebsite
    Age RangeSecondary, Teachers

    Sam Seavey is a legally Blind YouTuber who makes videos about assistive technology and apps for low vision. Please note: Parent/teacher preview is recommended before a student uses this resource.

    https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/theblindlife

  • The Elements (Paid)

    by: Touch Press Inc.

    SubjectUtility, Writing
    Accessibility FeatureMagnification, Speech to Text, VoiceOver/Screen Reader
    PlatformiOS
    Age RangeSecondary

    The Elements is reference app of the periodic table, told in words and pictures, allowing you to experience the beauty and fascination of the building blocks of our universe in a way you've never seen before.

    download The Elements (Paid) on the App Store

  • The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress (Free)

    by: NLS

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

    The NLS administers the braille and talking-book program, a free library service available to residents of the United States and its territories and American citizens living abroad who have low vision, blindness, or physical disability. NLS mails digital audio players and books and magazines—in audio and in braille—directly to enrollees at no cost. Music instructional materials are available in large-print, braille, and recorded formats. Select materials are also available online for download.

    www.loc.gov/nls

  • Tic Tac Toe Choice Boards (Free)

    by: Teachers Pay Teachers

    SubjectCommunity of Practice, Math, Reading, Science, Utility, Writing
    Accessibility FeatureMagnification
    PlatformWebsite
    Age RangeTeachers

    This website offers a collection of Tic Tac Toe Choice Boards designed by teachers for pre-kindergarten to grade 12. Subjects include reading, math, science, social studies, arts and music, writing, and specialty. Some choice boards are free and others are available for a fee.

    https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/Search:tic%20tac%20toe%20choice%20board%20template