Assistive technology and mobile apps can help people living with deafblindness to experience the world in a more accessible way. Here are the ones locally available in Uganda.
Nonvisual Desktop Access (NVDA)
NVDA is a free screen reader available in over 50 different languages and supports many refreshable braille displays.
INCPart Services
INCPart Services empower people with visual and hearing impairments by making assistive products and services easily available at affordable prices.
Cash Reader
Cash Reader Aid app reads money value out loud and supports over 100 currency denominations across multiple languages.
Envision AI
Envision AI is free and uses your smartphone’s camera to speak out written information and describe surroundings and objects. Its available in over 60 languages.
Taptapsee
Taptapsee is free and allows the visually impaired and blind community to accurately identify objects they encounter in their daily lives without the need for sighted assistance.
Supersense
Supersense is free and uses the camera to look around and find a particular object you are searching. The best part – you don’t need an internet connection to use it!
Lookout
Lookout is a Google app that uses your phone camera to aid people with visual impairments with daily tasks, such as reading documents, shopping, or household chores. Available in many languages.
Be My Eyes
Be My Eyes helps people with visual impairment to identify items and go about their daily lives. Users can transmit images or videos of their surroundings and receive real-time assistance through live chat through an online network of sighted volunteers. Available through Apple and Google Play.
Brailliac: Braille Tutor
Brailliac: Braille Tutor is an educational app designed to help users learn and practice Braille. It offers interactive lessons, quizzes, and customizable exercises for both beginners and advanced learners. The app supports multiple Braille codes, including Unified English Braille (UEB), making it a useful tool for visually impaired individuals and educators alike. Available on Google Play and Apple Store.
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