Date of publication
February 2025

These mobile apps can help people living with deafblindness to experience the world in a more accessible way.

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.

Samsung Good Vibes

Samsung’s Good Vibes app enables communication for individuals with visual and hearing impairments. It converts text and voice messages into Morse code vibrations, allowing users to send and receive messages through tactile feedback. This facilitates seamless interaction, enhancing connectivity and inclusivity for those with dual sensory challenges.

Cash Reader

Cash Reader Aid app reads money value out loud and supports over 100 currency denominations across multiple languages.

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!

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.

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.

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