Disability Apps: Publications and Resources

Summary: Our Disability App publications on Disabled World (DW) features a curated selection of articles, research papers, and announcements related to mobile and computer applications designed to assist individuals with disabilities. The database covers a wide range of topics, including apps that enhance daily living for those with developmental challenges, transform stock charts into music for accessibility, assist blind and visually impaired individuals in locating bus stops, and convert text into speech. This resource serves as a comprehensive guide to the latest technological advancements aimed at improving accessibility and quality of life for people with disabilities.

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Disability Apps: Publications and Resources
Title of
Document		Paper
Author		Peer
Review		Preface / PostfacePublication
Type		Publish
Date		Updated / Revised
Abilibee App: Enhancing Daily Life for Those with Developmental ChallengesAbilities First, Inc.✓ PrefaceAnnouncement2024/09/182024/09/20
MaMoo App Transforms Stock Charts Into Music for AccessibilityAnthony McCabeYes✓ PrefaceAnnouncement2024/09/112024/09/20
All Aboard App Assists Blind and Visually Impaired Find Bus StopsMassachusetts Eye and Ear InfirmaryInstructive / Helpful2024/01/30
Panopreter Review: Transforming Text into Speech with EaseIan C. LangtreeInformative2024/01/202024/01/24
How to Tell if Your Cellphone Has SpywareUniversity of California - San DiegoYesInstructive / Helpful2023/03/152024/01/09
New Apple Updates Designed for People with DisabilitiesApple2021/05/20
Voiceitt Makes Alexa Accessible for DisabledVoiceittProduct Release / Update2020/12/052023/10/09
Your Computer Can Help Find Potential COVID-19 TreatmentsIBM2020/04/292022/11/27
Unitron Coach App Enables Users to Take Control of Hearing HealthUnitron2020/02/282020/02/29
IVH HIT App Provides Coronavirus (CoViD-19) Prevention and Safety TipsiValueHealthInformative2020/02/272023/09/17
AccessAble App Takes the Chance Out of Going Out in the UKAccessAbleProduct Release / Update2019/02/152023/10/09
Track My Route School Bus Tracking App Gives Special Needs Parents Peace of MindTMR Technology2019/02/11
Screen Reader Plus Keyboard Helps Blind, Low-Vision Users Browse Modern WebpagesUniversity of Washington2018/04/18
HopkinsPD Smartphone App Helps Doctors Track Severity of Parkinson's Disease SymptomsJohns Hopkins University2018/04/072018/04/08
Cleen App Aims to Improve UK Public Washroom Standards and AccessibilitySarah Jenkin-Jones2018/02/102018/03/15
Libby App Enables Free Ebooks and Audiobooks From the LibraryRakuten OverDrive2017/12/272018/03/15
Mobile Phone App to Control Diabetes May be Possible SomedayRutgers University2017/11/24
Sharecare YOU 3D VR Human Body Platform on HTC VIVESharecare2017/09/292018/04/30
Google Glass Holli App Assists Social Interactions for Children with ASDFrontiers2017/09/162020/07/04
NIOSH Sound Level Meter App for Hearing Loss PreventionCDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)YesProduct Release / Update2017/02/132023/10/04
Ghotit Dyslexia Keyboard App for iPad and iPhoneGhotit2017/02/07
Development of Smartphone App for Early Detection of AutismUniversity at Buffalo2016/11/112020/05/20
Pregnancy PRO: Pregnancy Test App for SmartphonesIan C. LangtreeProduct Release / Update2016/09/282024/01/02
NewsBot Version 2 - Innovative News Reader AppPatrick JayetProduct Release / Update2016/07/042023/10/10
Apps for All Accessible and Universal Technology IdeathonApps para todos2016/06/012020/10/16
Sesame Enable App Turns Android into Touch-Free SmartphoneSesame Enable2016/05/192019/03/19
Parent PAL App Tracks Development of Children with Special NeedsChildren's Specialized Hospital2016/04/052021/06/06
Moovit App Version 4.10 With Accessible Features for Blind CommunityMoovit2016/04/032016/06/11
Open eBooks - Free Digital Reading for Children in NeedBaker & Taylor2016/02/242018/04/30
Autism & Beyond: Autism Facial Expressions AppOffice of Naval Research2015/12/302020/11/25
Sensory from Within Autism Discovery AppSpectrum Idea Lab2015/11/132020/12/05
Food4Bones App: Healthy Food for BonesNational Osteoporosis Foundation2015/10/242021/07/23
iParkomat Disabled Parking Spots AppiParkomat2015/10/202015/11/18
assist-Mi: Disability Access Appassist-Mi2015/07/062021/08/10
Touchscreen Braille Writer AppStanford UniversityYes✓ PrefaceProduct Release, Update2015/02/112025/01/07
Smartphone Technology Improves Hearing DevicesUniversity of Texas at Dallas2015/02/062021/09/08
Be My Eyes App for Blind and People with Low VisionBe My EyesProduct Release / Update2015/01/192023/10/04
Android Apps for Teaching Autistic and Learning Disabled KidsBlooming Kids Software, LLCProduct Release / Update2014/12/282023/10/09
Google Glass App Real Time Closed CaptioningGeorgia Institute of Technology2014/10/112020/12/11
CRIS Radio App Provides Audio Streaming of Newspapers and MagazinesIan C. LangtreeAnnouncement / Notification2014/10/032023/11/06
Cloud-based Educational Program for People with Intellectual and Developmental DisabilityIBMYesAnnouncement / Notification2014/09/242023/09/28
Aeroplan App for People with Disabilities - eSSENTIAL AccessibilityeSSENTIAL Accessibility2014/09/232018/06/15
KNFB Reader App: Sight for People with Vision DisabilityThomas C. WeissProduct Release, Update2014/09/222025/01/07
App Warns of Obstacles for People with Vision DisabilityIbnlive2014/05/292021/07/10
Smartphone App Detects Bipolar Disorder Mood SwingsUniversity of Michigan Health System2014/05/11
Camp Discovery App Revolutionizes Learning for Children with AutismCenter for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)2014/01/17
MiFinder Social Networking App for Disabled and Diverse CommunitiesMiFinder2013/05/272013/06/20
Hackathon In Honor of Autism Awareness MonthIan C. Langtree2013/03/202022/02/08
TapTapSee Camera App for Visually ImpairedIan C. Langtree2013/03/092022/02/09
Voice Dream Reader Text to Speech AppIan C. LangtreeProduct Release / Update2013/03/062023/10/03
ComApp 3 from Special Learning for Those Affected by AutismSpecial Learning2013/02/152021/05/25
WebMD Allergy App for iPhoneWebMD2013/02/062021/12/20
AccessNote App for Blind Helps Take NotesAmerican Foundation for the Blind2013/02/052022/02/18
Panther Inclusive TechnologyThomas C. Weiss2012/10/222021/07/09
U-verse Easy Voice and Gesture Remote Control App for Deaf BlindAT&T Inc.Product Release / Update2012/09/262023/09/15
Hereward College App Aids Students with DisabilitiesHereward College✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Product Release, Update2012/09/252025/08/08
How Technology Helps Adults with Autism in the WorkplaceIOS PressYes2012/09/032023/06/15
Verizon Wireless Mobile Accessibility App for Visually ImpairedVerizon Wireless2012/08/25
HemoGlobe: Cell Phone Detector to Combat AnemiaJohns Hopkins University2012/08/012021/08/16
HumanWare Communicator iPhone App for Deaf-BlindHumanWare2012/07/122015/12/19
Warm Health App - Live Chat to Health PlansWarm Health2012/04/20
Visually Impaired Accessible SuperPhoto Photo Sharing AppCarve Gybe Software2012/04/01
Mobile App for People with Disabilities in New YorkBussani Mobility Team2012/03/08
Apps for College Students with Special NeedsJessica Bosari2012/02/092021/10/19
Fat App - It's What You Don't Eat That CountsFrank Topper2011/12/212012/02/09
Lookout Call App for Motorists with DisabilityIan C. Langtree2011/12/082022/05/23
ViBe: Caller ID App with Different Caller Vibration PatternsIan C. Langtree2011/11/102021/12/02
iPod and iPad Grants for EducationThomas C. Weiss2011/11/082022/06/09
Siri and Disability: Taking Accessibility to a New LevelIan C. Langtree2011/11/082021/12/04
iPicto Pictogram App for iPhone, iPad and iPod TouchIan C. Langtree2011/10/13
Mapability Creates First Augmented Reality Layer for AccessibilityMapability Association2011/10/112012/09/16
Accessibility App for Android for People Who are Blind or Have Low VisionAT&T Inc.2011/10/04
Disability Answers App Tells You If You Qualify for Disability Benefits or MedicareThe Advocator Group2011/10/03
iAdvocate - Free Tool for Parents of Children with DisabilitiesThomas C. Weiss2011/08/18
Gaiam Health and Wellness Mobile AppsGaiam, Inc.2011/08/092022/01/20
iSpeech App for iPhone, Android and BlackBerryiSpeech, Inc.2011/08/09
SoundPOD for iPod or iPad Provides Communication to Those Who Can't SpeakForbes Rehab Services, Inc.2011/07/30
Verbally - Free iPad App for Speech DisabilityIntuary2011/07/25
Free Healthy Steps Pedometer App for Exercise EnthusiastsIndependence Blue CrossProduct Release / Update2011/07/192023/10/03
iPhone App May Support Parkinson's Disease Monitoring and ResearchGeorgia Institute of Technology Research News2011/07/01
ADHD Organizer App for iPhoneIan C. Langtree2011/06/28
My MS Manager App for Multiple SclerosisMultiple Sclerosis Association of AmericaProduct Release / Update2011/06/162023/10/03
GI Monitor App - Crohn's and Colitis Mobile Tracking App from WellAppsWellApps, INC.2011/06/14
Slug Bugs Game - iPhone 3D Audio GamesAction = Reaction Labs LLC2011/06/03
Mobile Translation App for Hearing ImpairedSpeechTrans2011/06/01
Accessible List Recorder App for iPhone, iPod touch and iPadIan C. Langtree2011/05/272013/06/03
Apps to Help You in the GymAmy Leigh2011/05/272012/09/16
VizWiz iPhone Application for BlindIan C. Langtree2011/05/19
Passport to Good Health AppHealthyWomen2011/05/12
Learn American Sign Language App for iPhone and iPadSelect Publishing Group2011/05/10
Diagnosing Stroke Via iPhone AppUniversity of Calgary2011/05/09
UK Train Times Accessible iPhone AppIan C. Langtree2011/04/13
EyeReader iPhone Magnifier AppIan C. LangtreeInformative2011/04/122024/08/22
Special Needs Apps for KidsSNApps4Kids2011/04/12
iPhone App Alerts Users When Traveling in Potentially Unsafe AreasSec-Cured Solutions2011/04/11
Developmental Disabilities App for iPhone and iPadTherap Services, LLC2011/04/06
Care4Kids App - Akron Children's HospitalAkron Children's Hospital2011/03/23
semYOU Free App Computing SystemsemYOU LLC2011/03/08
Amplify Sounds Using iPhone with SoundAMP Hearing Assistant AppIan C. Langtree2011/03/072015/02/06
VoiceOver Compatible Apps for Apple iPhone and MacIan C. Langtree2011/03/062019/02/08
iSign App - Learn American Sign LanguageIan C. Langtree2011/03/04
Glucose Buddy App - Handy Tool for DiabeticsIan C. Langtree2011/03/04
Calorie Counter App for iPhone Android and Blackberry DevicesIan C. Langtree2011/03/03
iConverse App: Augmentative Alternative Communication ToolIan C. Langtree2011/02/252022/05/31
Mobile Health App to Prevent and Improve Diagnosis of Skin AllergiesPreventice, Inc.2011/02/25
Handelabra Studio Integrates VoiceOver Support in Popular AppsHandelabra Studio LLC2011/01/222011/02/25
WebMD Medscape for iPad and Android DevicesWebMD Health Corp2011/01/182011/02/25
PhotoClinic Mobile App for iPhone and iPadUBM Medica2010/11/152011/02/25
VideoMD Health Videos iPhone App Now AvailableVideoMD.com2010/05/062011/03/18
iPhone and iPod Touch IP-Relay App for the DeafPurple Communications, Inc.2010/02/232014/03/13
FastMall App Helps iPhone Users Navigate Shopping MallsFastMall.com2009/12/262011/02/25
iPhone Apps for Disability and Vision ImpairmentsGreg DiFalco, Independent Living Aids LLC2009/03/052013/06/03

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