Below are a list of phone apps that provide accessibility services.
The spectrum Access app offers audio description and closed captioning with on demand programming.
Available on iPhone and Android
Download Spectrum Access for Android
Download Spectrum Access for iPhone
Seeing AI is an artificial intelligence application developed by Microsoft for iOS. Seeing AI uses the device camera to identify people and objects, and then the app audibly describes those objects for people with visual impairment.
iPhone only
Download Seeing AI for iPhone
Envision is similiar to Seeing AI. The Envision App is a free smartphone app that articulates everyday visual information into speech. And, with this information comes the feeling of independence and the perception of possibilities.
Available on iPhone and Andrioid
Download Envision for Android
Download Envision for iPhone
VoiceVista is considered the "SoundScape Resurrection". ”The app utilizes cutting-edge iOS audio technology and precise location services to enable people to develop a greater awareness of their surroundings. It provides comfort in unfamiliar spaces, supporting individuals in creating mental maps and making personal route choices. VoiceVista is an essential app for the blind and low vision users’ community."
iPhone only
Download VoiceVista for iPhone
Be My Eyes is a Danish mobile app that aims to help blind and visually impaired people to recognize objects and cope with everyday situations. An online community of sighted volunteers receive photos or videos from randomly assigned affected individuals and assist via live chat.
Available for iPhone and Android
Download Be My Eyes for Android
Download Be My Eyes for iPhone
Sonokids’ innovative applications support all who are blind or visually impaired in learning essential digital skills, to enable the effective use of computers or mobile devices, access Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, and to achieve goals and dreams. Established in 1999, Sonokids is passionate about developing fun and educational accessible games, digital tools and software for learners who are blind or have low vision. John Norgaard (Chief Programmer) and Phia Damsma (Creative Director) believe that Digital Technology provides an opportunity for everyone to participate equally and inclusively, regardless of a disability, and that Digital Literacy is essential for education, social life, and (future) employment. Everybody should get the opportunity to develop essential digital skills, through accessible learning. Sonokids’ game apps are not only fully accessible for blind users, and support digital skills, but they are also fun! All apps are tested by blind users, parents and teachers. Sonokids apps are audio based, with original stories, songs and sounds. Sonokids is largely depending on funding and sponsoring. To help us continue our work, please contact us to discuss collaboration, sponsoring, or advertising.
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Available for iPhone
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