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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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Health and Disability Apps for Phones and Computers: Publications and Resources (115 Items)
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Speech Central Adds K12 Accessibility for iPad, Chromebook
Speech Central adds K12 deployment for managed iPads and Chromebooks, with offline voices and accessibility profiles for blind, dyslexic, and ADHD students.

11 May 2026
25 May 2026
Visionauta: Free AI App for the Visually Impaired
Visionauta is a free AI-powered Android app built by a blind former Google engineer to help people with visual impairments handle daily tasks.

16 Feb 2026
26 Jun 2026
DuckDuckGo Search Engine: Privacy and Accessibility
Learn how DuckDuckGo protects your privacy online. Discover its benefits and limitations for seniors, people with disabilities, and everyday internet users.

15 Feb 2026
23 Jun 2026
Abilibee App: Enhancing Daily Life for Those with Developmental Challenges
Abilibee app is an all-in-one lifeline designed to guide users through critical NY State system changes and life transitions, from Early Intervention to adulthood.
18 Sep 2024
28 Mar 2026
MaMoo App Transforms Stock Charts Into Music for Accessibility
App transforms stock chart movements into real-time music, offering an accessible and innovative tool for traders, especially those with visual impairments.
11 Sep 2024
20 Sep 2024
All Aboard App Helps Blind Riders Find Their Bus Stops
A Mass Eye and Ear micro-navigation app uses a phone camera and AI to detect bus stop signs, reaching a 93 percent success rate versus 52 percent for Google Maps.

30 Jan 2024
25 Jun 2026
Panopreter Review: Transforming Text into Speech with Ease
In this article we breakdown the key features and performance of Panopreter text-to-speech software that transforms written text into natural-sounding audio.
20 Jan 2024
24 Jan 2024
How to Tell if Your Cellphone Has Spyware
Smartphone spyware apps that allow people to spy on each other are hard to notice and detect, and they easily leak sensitive personal information.
15 Mar 2023
9 Jan 2024
New Apple Updates Designed for People with Disabilities
Apple announces new and upcoming accessibility software and assistive technology updates designed for people with mobility, vision, hearing, and cognitive disabilities.
20 May 2021
Voiceitt Makes Alexa Accessible for Disabled
Voiceitt announces people with speech impairments will now be able to use the Voiceitt mobile app to access and interact with Amazon Alexa.
5 Dec 2020
9 Oct 2023
OpenPandemics - COVID-19: Volunteer Computing for Research
Donate idle computer power to help global COVID-19 drug discovery with OpenPandemics - secure background computing for millions of virtual experiments.

29 Apr 2020
16 Jan 2026
Unitron Coach App Enables Users to Take Control of Hearing Health
Coach sends users notifications for when to change or charge batteries, clean their devices, usage details, what to expect and how to get the most from their hearing instruments.
28 Feb 2020
29 Feb 2020
IVH HIT App Provides Coronavirus (CoViD-19) Prevention and Safety Tips
Available for Android and iOS devices the CoViD-19 application is available in over 10 languages covering large segments of the world's population.
27 Feb 2020
30 Mar 2026
AccessAble App Takes the Chance Out of Going Out in the UK
AccessAble App providing detailed accessibility information and access guides to places across the UK and Ireland is now available in Apple and Google Play Stores.
15 Feb 2019
9 Oct 2023
Track My Route School Bus Tracking App Gives Special Needs Parents Peace of Mind
TMR Technology has found a way to ease the stress of special needs transportation with their new parent app, Track My Route.
11 Feb 2019
SPRITEs Tool Helps Blind Users Navigate Web Tables
SPRITEs keyboard tool helps blind and low-vision users navigate tables, maps, and nested lists on modern websites more effectively than screen readers alone.

18 Apr 2018
15 Apr 2026
HopkinsPD Smartphone App Helps Doctors Track Severity of Parkinson's Disease Symptoms
HopkinsPD App uses sensors on a smartphone to generate a score that reliably reflects symptom severity in patients with Parkinson's disease.
7 Apr 2018
8 Apr 2018
Cleen App Aims to Improve UK Public Washroom Standards and Accessibility
Cleen App an innovative new app has been launched which aims to raise washroom standards in businesses and public places across the UK.
10 Feb 2018
15 Mar 2018
Libby App Enables Free Ebooks and Audiobooks From the Library
Libby app by Rakuten OverDrive provides 24/7 access to free eBooks and audiobooks from the local public library.
27 Dec 2017
15 Mar 2018
Mobile Phone App to Control Diabetes May be Possible Someday
Bioelectronic medicine aims to treat chronic diseases with electrical signals by using miniature implantable devices to make sure organs function properly.
24 Nov 2017
Sharecare YOU 3D VR Human Body Platform on HTC VIVE
YOU VR gives healthcare providers, educators, students and patients visual 3D context to discuss and simulate body organ and system function, disease, and therapy.
29 Sep 2017
30 Apr 2018
Google Glass Holli App Assists Social Interactions for Children with ASD
Study demonstrates potential of Google Glass wearable technology as a social-skills aid for children with autism spectrum disorder.
16 Sep 2017
4 Jul 2020
NIOSH Sound Level Meter App for Hearing Loss Prevention
The NIOSH Sound Level Meter app is designed to promote better hearing health and prevention efforts at construction worksites.
13 Feb 2017
4 Oct 2023
Ghotit Dyslexia Keyboard App for iPad and iPhone
Ghotit dyslexia keyboard app uses writing and reading assistive technology for people with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other learning disabilities.
7 Feb 2017
Autism Screening App Uses Eye Tracking for Early Detection
Smartphone app developed by University at Buffalo researchers tracks eye movement patterns to detect autism spectrum disorder in children as young as age 2.

11 Nov 2016
28 Jan 2026
Pregnancy PRO: Pregnancy Test App for Smartphones
First Response Pregnancy PRO Digital Pregnancy Test can tell a woman 6 days sooner than her missed period, and it is over 99% accurate.
28 Sep 2016
2 Jan 2024
NewsBot Version 2 - Innovative News Reader App
Innovative news reader App NewsBot 2 is fully compatible with VoiceOver, allowing visually impaired or blind people to keep in touch with their favourite newspapers.
4 Jul 2016
10 Oct 2023
Apps for All Accessible and Universal Technology Ideathon
A meeting between developers, designers and citizens eager to share ideas and start developing applications accessible to people with disabilities.
1 Jun 2016
16 Oct 2020
Sesame Enable App Turns Android into Touch-Free Smartphone
Sesame Enable unveils app that turns Android into touch-free smartphone enabling millions with disabilities to use smartphones independently for the first time.
19 May 2016
19 Mar 2019
Parent PAL App Tracks Development of Children with Special Needs
Parent PAL a Progress Activity Log is a unique app for parents of children with complex health needs.
5 Apr 2016
6 Jun 2021
Moovit App Version 4.10 With Accessible Features for Blind Community
Moovit App Version 4.10 with accessible features enables more blind users to navigate public transportation.
3 Apr 2016
11 Jun 2016
Open eBooks - Free Digital Reading for Children in Need
Open eBooks digital reading material initiative and e-reader app provides eBooks available to children in need for free.
24 Feb 2016
30 Mar 2026
Autism & Beyond App Screens Kids' Facial Expressions
Free iPhone app uses facial recognition technology to screen children for autism spectrum disorder by analyzing emotional responses during video tasks.

30 Dec 2015
28 Jan 2026
Sensory from Within Autism Discovery App
Sensory from Within App enables wide range of ages, abilities, and communication styles, to understand the Autism spectrum and gain tools, strategies, and understanding.
13 Nov 2015
5 Dec 2020
Food4Bones App: Healthy Food for Bones
Smart phone application, Food4Bones, helps you understand and manage your nutritional requirements, especially if you have osteoporosis or other dietary concerns.
24 Oct 2015
23 Jul 2021
iParkomat Disabled Parking Spots App
IParkomat provides free and open database to search for nearest blue-badge parking spots by anyone.
20 Oct 2015
18 Nov 2015
assist-Mi: Disability Access App
assist-Mi has started an Access Revolution with the launch of their unique app, looking to revolutionize disabled access by offering real-time assistance in every building, and with every service provider and retailer.
6 Jul 2015
10 Aug 2021
Touchscreen Braille Writer App
Touchscreen Braille writer is an app that turns an iPad into a tool for blind and visually impaired people.
11 Feb 2015
7 Jan 2025
Smartphone Technology Improves Hearing Devices
Harnessing the power of smartphones to improve life of people who use hearing assistive devices including hearing aids, cochlear implants and personal sound amplifiers.
6 Feb 2015
8 Sep 2021
Be My Eyes App for Blind and People with Low Vision
Be My Eyes App helps you help person with vision disabilities by answering their questions via video chat.
19 Jan 2015
4 Oct 2023
Android Apps for Teaching Autistic and Learning Disabled Kids
Blooming Kids Software Android mobile device apps for autistic, learning disabled, and young mainstream children.
28 Dec 2014
9 Oct 2023
Google Glass App Real Time Closed Captioning
Researchers have created speech-to-text software for Google Glass that helps hard-of-hearing with everyday conversations.
11 Oct 2014
11 Dec 2020
CRIS Radio App Provides Audio Streaming of Newspapers and Magazines
New free Android smartphone app provides a method for blind, or those with print disabilities, to access narrated versions of newspapers and magazines.
3 Oct 2014
6 Nov 2023
Cloud-based Educational Program for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disability
IBM announces it is working with Bancroft, a provider of specialized services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, to manage an innovative, cloud-based educational program.
24 Sep 2014
28 Sep 2023
Aeroplan App for People with Disabilities - eSSENTIAL Accessibility
Aeroplan in conjunction with eSSENTIAL Accessibility now offers a desktop app that empowers people with physical disabilities to access Aeroplan.
23 Sep 2014
15 Jun 2018
KNFB Reader App: Sight for People with Vision Disability
App allows people who are blind to listen to audio, read back printed text from menus in restaurants, to browsing handouts in the classroom.
22 Sep 2014
7 Jan 2025
App Warns of Obstacles for People with Vision Disability
New smartphone application warns people with vision disabilities of obstacles in their way to help them better navigate their environments.
29 May 2014
10 Jul 2021
Smartphone App Detects Bipolar Disorder Mood Swings
Smartphone app monitors subtle voice qualities during phone conversations shows promise for detecting early signs of mood changes in people with bipolar disorder.
11 May 2014
Camp Discovery App Revolutionizes Learning for Children with Autism
Educational evidence based app helps children with autism spectrum disorder overcome deficits by learning new skills.
17 Jan 2014
MiFinder GPS App for Disabled Social Networking & Dating
MiFinder iPhone app uses GPS to help disabled people find others nearby for friendship, dating, and support with real-time location-based matching.

27 May 2013
5 Feb 2026
Hackathon In Honor of Autism Awareness Month
Autism Speaks and AT&T teamed up to host mobile app development competition or hackathon of Autism Applications.
20 Mar 2013
8 Feb 2022
TapTapSee Camera App for Visually Impaired
TapTapSee is an iPhone camera application designed to visually impaired and members of the blind community to identify items they encounter in daily life.
9 Mar 2013
9 Feb 2022
Voice Dream Reader Text to Speech App
Voice Dream Reader for mobile devices can load and extract text from many sources and file formats and is fully accessible with VoiceOver.
6 Mar 2013
3 Oct 2023
ComApp 3 from Special Learning for Those Affected by Autism
ComApp3 offers a fully customizable adaptation using a simple-to-use icon-based system that adheres to the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
15 Feb 2013
25 May 2021
WebMD Allergy App for iPhone
The WebMD Allergy app provides accurate and personalized weather-related allergy information to help proactively manage allergies for the entire family.
6 Feb 2013
20 Dec 2021
AccessNote App for Blind Helps Take Notes
AccessNote is a portable electronic device enabling blind or visually impaired users to take notes, create documents and access applications on iPhone devices.
5 Feb 2013
18 Feb 2022
Panther Technology Universal Design Apps for Disability
Review of Panther Technology applications built on Universal Design principles, providing accessible interfaces for education, mathematics, and computing.

22 Oct 2012
13 Jan 2026
U-verse Easy Voice and Gesture Remote Control App for Deaf Blind
U-verse remote control allows deaf and blind people to control their TVs from their iPhones and iPads with voice and gesture controls.
26 Sep 2012
5 Dec 2025
Hereward College App Aids Students with Disabilities
Hereward College's free smartphone app connects students with disabilities to specialized education services and campus information.

25 Sep 2012
8 Aug 2025
How Technology Helps Adults with Autism in the Workplace
Investigators report how task management and organizational features on personal digital assistants (PDAs) can help people with ASD function more successfully in the workplace.
3 Sep 2012
15 Jun 2023
Verizon Wireless Mobile Accessibility App for Visually Impaired
Service for Verizon Wireless Android smartphones to help customers who are blind or have low vision perform ordinary wireless tasks in a simple intuitive way.
25 Aug 2012
HemoGlobe: Cell Phone Detector to Combat Anemia
HemoGlobe is designed to convert a cell phone into a system for detecting and reporting anemia at the community level.
1 Aug 2012
16 Aug 2021
HumanWare Communicator iPhone App for Deaf-Blind
HumanWare Communicator multilingual conversation app lets deaf-blind people communicate by connecting HumanWare Braille device with iPhone iPad or iPod touch.
12 Jul 2012
19 Dec 2015
Warm Health App - Live Chat to Health Plans
Warm Health announce launch of iPhone and iPad app for health plan customers including Amerigroup Medica and HealthSpring.
20 Apr 2012
Visually Impaired Accessible SuperPhoto Photo Sharing App
SuperPhoto follows Apple Accessibility standards and using Apple VoiceOver is accessible by visually impaired users.
1 Apr 2012
Mobile App for People with Disabilities in New York
Bussani Mobility service allows anyone with a iPhone or Android, iPod touch or iPad to access important information and help including maps and roadside assistance.
8 Mar 2012
Apps for College Students with Special Needs
Several helpful Apps for students with special needs attending college including class schedules note taking and audio recordings of notes.
9 Feb 2012
19 Oct 2021
Fat App - It's What You Don't Eat That Counts
The FatApp application for Apple devices provides positive reinforcement and a count of calories you do not eat.
21 Dec 2011
9 Feb 2012
Lookout Call App for Motorists with Disability
Lookout Call will alert friends family and loved ones regardless of geographical distance, even if the individual's phone is off.
8 Dec 2011
23 May 2022
ViBe: Caller ID App with Different Caller Vibration Patterns
ViBe is a caller id Android app for blind and hearing impaired that features different vibration patterns for different callers.
10 Nov 2011
2 Dec 2021
iPod and iPad Grants for Education
Grants for iPads assist the educational process and provide educational applications students can use and learn from.
8 Nov 2011
9 Jun 2022
Siri Accessibility Features for People with Disabilities
How Apple's Siri voice assistant uses natural language processing to help people with disabilities manage tasks, reminders, search, and daily communication.

8 Nov 2011
13 Apr 2026
iPicto Pictogram App for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
iPicto App for iPhone iPod Touch and iPad provides support and clarification in communication with people with mental disabilities.
13 Oct 2011
Mapability Creates First Augmented Reality Layer for Accessibility
Mapability helps you find accessible points of interest for wheelchair users by identifying distance and direction on smartphone screens.
11 Oct 2011
16 Sep 2012
Accessibility App for Android for People Who are Blind or Have Low Vision
AT&T customers who are blind or have low vision can now access and enjoy their Android device in a fully accessible way.
4 Oct 2011
Disability Answers App Tells You If You Qualify for Disability Benefits or Medicare
Disability Answers free mobile app tells disabled Americans whether they will qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance SSDI or Medicare.
3 Oct 2011
iAdvocate - Free Tool for Parents of Children with Disabilities
iAdvocate application shares and develops strategies with parents of children with disabilities for working collaboratively with a school team to improve childrens education.
18 Aug 2011
Gaiam Health and Wellness Mobile Apps
Gaiam, Inc., a distributor of lifestyle media and fitness accessories, announce several groundbreaking, integrated health action plans for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch.
9 Aug 2011
20 Jan 2022
iSpeech App for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry
iSpeech Brings Speech Recognition and Human Quality Text To Speech to iOS Android and BlackBerry Apps.
9 Aug 2011
SoundPOD for iPod or iPad Provides Communication to Those Who Can't Speak
SoundPOD Wearable AAC System developed to help those who have difficulty with speech output and offers a low cost augmentative alternative communication device.
30 Jul 2011
Verbally - Free iPad App for Speech Disability
Verbally is a free communication aid for people with speech disabilities caused by apraxia ALS stroke traumatic brain injury Parkinsons cerebral palsy autism spectrum disorder or muscular dystrophy.
25 Jul 2011
Free Healthy Steps Pedometer App for Exercise Enthusiasts
GPS based IBX Healthy Steps Pedometer app will help runners and walkers track their workouts monitor fitness levels and reach their health goals.
19 Jul 2011
3 Oct 2023
iPhone App May Support Parkinson's Disease Monitoring and Research
iPhone application may enable persons with Parkinsons disease and other neurological conditions to use ubiquitous devices to collect data on hand and arm tremors and relay the results to medical personnel.
1 Jul 2011
ADHD Organizer App for iPhone
The ADHD App was released on 17th May 2011 and is described as the ultimate tool to help you lead a better life with ADD or ADHD.
28 Jun 2011
My MS Manager App for Multiple Sclerosis
My MS Manager is a mobile phone application provided free of charge to those with multiple sclerosis or their care partner to use on iPhone iPad or iPod touch devices.
16 Jun 2011
3 Oct 2023
GI Monitor App - Crohn's and Colitis Mobile Tracking App from WellApps
WellApps announces the newest release of GI Monitor a symptom tracking app for (IBD) Crohns and Ulcerative Colitis patients.
14 Jun 2011
Slug Bugs Game - iPhone 3D Audio Games
Slug Bugs is a free game for iPhone developed by Action = Reaction Labs with 3D Binaural Audio that will dominate the future of gaming audio.
3 Jun 2011
Mobile Translation App for Hearing Impaired
Custom Designed Speech Recognition App Gives Hearing Impaired Unparalleled Freedom to Engage in Personal Multi-Language Conversations.
1 Jun 2011
Accessible List Recorder App for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad
List Recorder is a powerful audio recorder that makes creating lists via iPhone iPod touch and iPad easy for both visually impaired and sighted users.
27 May 2011
3 Jun 2013
Apps to Help You in the Gym
List of fitness applications for exercises such as utilizing weights and using other gym workout machines.
27 May 2011
16 Sep 2012
VizWiz iPhone Application for Blind
VizWiz is a project application aimed at enabling blind people to recruit remote sighted workers to help them with visual problems in nearly real-time.
19 May 2011
Passport to Good Health App
Passport to Good Health app for the Apple iPhone iPad and iPod touch helps handle the overwhelming amount of information consumers face.
12 May 2011
Learn American Sign Language App for iPhone and iPad
The new iPhone and iPad App to learn American Sign Language is a simple and fun way to learn signing.
10 May 2011
Diagnosing Stroke Via iPhone App
Doctors can now make a stroke diagnosis using an iPhone application with the same accuracy as a diagnosis at a medical computer.
9 May 2011
UK Train Times Accessible iPhone App
UK Train Times App for iPhones provides real time journey planning across the National Rail network and live departure information for all National Rail stations.
13 Apr 2011
EyeReader iPhone Magnifier App
EyeReader magnify is the only magnifying app of its kind to utilize the iPhone full widescreen display.
12 Apr 2011
22 Aug 2024
Special Needs Apps for Kids
Information on using the iPad iPhone and iPod touch Apps with children who have special needs.
12 Apr 2011
iPhone App Alerts Users When Traveling in Potentially Unsafe Areas
The application locates and maps the iPhone users current location and is updated continuously as they travel.
11 Apr 2011
Developmental Disabilities App for iPhone and iPad
T-Log Reader application allows staff members working for agencies supporting people with developmental disabilities to securely communicate.
6 Apr 2011
Care4Kids App - Akron Children's Hospital
Care4Kids App is currently available for the iPhone iPod Touch and iPad the Android version is coming soon.
23 Mar 2011
semYOU Free App Computing System
semYOU is a free app computing system that makes using software and the Internet much easier.
8 Mar 2011
Amplify Sounds Using iPhone with SoundAMP Hearing Assistant App
soundAMP is a personal Hearing Assistant app for the iPhone that makes your iPhone into a hearing device by amplifying sounds.
7 Mar 2011
6 Feb 2015
VoiceOver Compatible Apps for Apple iPhone and Mac
List of handy and accessible compatible VoiceOver Apps for iPhone and Mac computers for persons with disability.
6 Mar 2011
8 Feb 2019
iSign App - Learn American Sign Language
The iSign App is a tutorial and reference program for American Sign Language designed for the iPhone and iPod Touch.
4 Mar 2011
Glucose Buddy App - Handy Tool for Diabetics
Handy Diabetes App Glucose Buddy makes it easy to keep track and record your glucose numbers carbohydrate consumption insulin dosages and activities.
4 Mar 2011
Calorie Counter App for iPhone Android and Blackberry Devices
Free iPhone Calorie Counter App from FatSecret makes a great exercise meals and weight tracker tool.
3 Mar 2011
iConverse App: Augmentative Alternative Communication Tool
iConverse app is an educational tool for young children autistic individuals and persons with other communicative disabilities.
25 Feb 2011
31 May 2022
Mobile Health App to Prevent and Improve Diagnosis of Skin Allergies
CARD System app gives physicians and patients access to information about skin care products that cause allergic skin reactions.
25 Feb 2011
Handelabra Studio Integrates VoiceOver Support in Popular Apps
Newly released versions of popular apps REminder GAMEminder and Better Clock contain full support for VoiceOver.
22 Jan 2011
25 Feb 2011
WebMD Medscape for iPad and Android Devices
Industry-leading free clinical reference app helps physicians and healthcare professionals at the point of care.
18 Jan 2011
25 Feb 2011
PhotoClinic Mobile App for iPhone and iPad
With PhotoClinic Mobile users are able to search the image database by diagnosis symptoms treatment key words anatomy and image type.
15 Nov 2010
25 Feb 2011
VideoMD Health Videos iPhone App Now Available
Health Videos is now available in the App Store on your iPhone, and on iTunes.
6 May 2010
18 Mar 2011
iPhone and iPod Touch IP-Relay App for the Deaf
IP Relay for iPhone and iPod Touch App is designed to meet the communication needs of the deaf community.
23 Feb 2010
13 Mar 2014
FastMall App Helps iPhone Users Navigate Shopping Malls
FastMall iPhone application helps shoppers navigate malls and major shopping destinations.
26 Dec 2009
28 Mar 2026
iPhone Apps for Disability and Vision Impairments
Reviews of iPhone Apps that can make your life easier including vision and hearing impairment applications for the blind and or deaf.
5 Mar 2009
3 Jun 2013

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