Best Accessibility Research Apps

IBCCES Accessibility Card

Accommodations Request Card

Free

Access accommodations easily with the IBCCES Accessibility Card (IAC) for seamless requests at various attractions. Simplify your accessibility needs today with our user-friendly card!

UCSF Eureka Research

by University of California at San Francisco

Free

Join real medical studies with UCSF Eureka Research to contribute to solving major health issues like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer using just your smartphone and some free time. Collaborate with top researchers and make a difference. Ready to participate? Contact us at support@eurekaplatform.org.

Supersense - AI for Blind

Scan text, money and objects

Free

Scan text, money, and objects easily with this smart scanner app designed for the blind and visually impaired. Utilizing AI, it reads text formats, currencies, and product details from barcodes, providing essential guidance for accurate scanning. Get immediate access to this intuitive tool, developed with human-centered design principles.

Seeing AI

Talking Camera for the Blind

Free

Experience a revolutionary AI-driven app that narrates the world for the blind and visually impaired, describing people, text, objects, and scenes around you. Assist with daily tasks like reading text, recognizing faces, identifying products, and navigating indoor environments. Explore a range of features from currency recognition to scene descriptions, and provide feedback to help the app evolve further. Send inquiries to SeeingAI@Microsoft.com.

Roll Mobility

Find & review accessibility.

Free

Discover a community-driven app for explorers on wheels, providing real-time updates on trail conditions, accessibility, and more. Join us to navigate the world with confidence and contribute to building a more inclusive outdoor experience.

BARD Mobile

by Library Of Congress

Free

Access a vast library of books, magazines, and music in audio and electronic braille with daily updates through this mobile app. Eligible individuals can enroll for free through the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled. For more information and support, visit the provided links.

Accessibility Checker - AI EAA

Full WCAG Audit & Color Picker

Free

This application helps assess website accessibility and compliance with European accessibility legislation by running automated tests and providing a color contrast tool to ensure visually accessible content. It enables users to test websites, measure color contrast, and generate reports to ensure conformance with international accessibility guidelines.

Accessibility Techniques

Accessibility Techniques/Demos

Free

This iOS SwiftUI sample code demonstrates various accessibility techniques, providing good and bad examples that can be tested with VoiceOver and other iOS accessibility features. Learn how to apply accessibility guidelines to your iOS SwiftUI apps and explore 76 techniques in an alphabetically sorted and searchable index.

Ally - Accessible AI Assistant

AI for Accessibility & Blind

Free

In a nutshell, this application is a personal AI assistant called "ally" that is designed to be your helpful companion across various platforms, including your phone, web, and Envision Glasses. It aims to provide a seamless, accessible, and adaptive experience, catering to your unique needs and preferences. With features like instant understanding, practical assistance, and a personalized approach, this AI assistant is ready to become your trusted ally in everyday tasks and activities.

IBCCES Accessibility App

by International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards LLC

Free

Discover a world of accessibility with a community-driven platform that connects people with disabilities and businesses dedicated to providing inclusive environments. Access a comprehensive directory of accessible businesses, special promotions, and tools to empower individuals with disabilities to navigate the world confidently. Join now to plan your ventures with ease and support inclusive businesses globally.

AccessNow

Find + Rate Accessible Places

Free

This application helps users find and share accessibility information about places worldwide, allowing them to search, browse, and filter locations based on their needs. Users can also contribute by adding new places, promoting a more accessible global community.

Speech Central – Voice Reader

PDF, ePub, Web Text to Speech

Free

Experience the ultimate text-to-audio solution with exceptional features like enhanced text-to-speech, PDF and web support, voice customization, CarPlay compatibility, and more. Transform your reading experience on the go with this app - available now!

Open Access Helper

skip the academic paywall

Free

This application helps users bypass academic paywalls by finding free-to-read versions of scientific articles. With a simple click, users can access open access copies of research articles, making it easier for students, researchers, and others to conduct research.