ProxyHands vs IssieVoice

ProxyHands is an application that allows blind and mute individuals to ask questions without assistance at events, enhancing accessibility.

IssieVoice is a text-to-speech communication app that enables users to convert written text into spoken messages in a simple, fast, and accessible way. The app is designed for children and adults with complex communication needs who use typing to express thoughts, needs, feelings, and ideas. IssieVoice promotes participation, independence, and self-expression across a wide range of everyday, social, educational, and vocational settings. In addition to text-to-speech functionality, IssieVoice includes a variety of tools that support efficient and effective communication while allowing personalization to meet each user's unique needs. Key Features • Instant text-to-speech output of typed messages • Save frequently used messages for repeated use. • Quick access to saved messages directly from the keyboard. • Word prediction to support faster typing. • Customizable keyboard based on individual needs and preferences. • Simple, user-friendly, and accessible interface. • Suitable for use at home, in educational settings, therapeutic environments, and the community. About the Developers IssieVoice was developed by the Technology Center at Beit Issie Shapiro in collaboration with SAP Labs Israel. The app is part of the Issie family of applications, a suite of apps developed and adapted to support the communication, social, and learning needs of children and adults with disabilities.