Apps for Patrons with Disabilities

Apps for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder:

• Pufferfish Software: This site has apps created specifically for people with ASD including a Visual Routine app, Social Story app, and Touch Talking app.
• Autism Apps from Autism Speaks: This collection of apps is rated by users as well as having a research rating ranging from Anecdotal (no research) to Research (some studies by no direct evidence), to Evidence (solid scientific research shows app as helpful).

Apps for People with Impaired Hearing:

• Apps for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired from AppAdvice.com

Resources for People with Visual Impairments:

• Apps Designed Specifically for the Blind or People with Low Vision from AppleVis
• Apps for Magnification and Vision Support from Spectronics
• Apps for Blind and Visually Impaired from AppAdvice.com

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Resources:

• AAC Apps from Jane Farrall Consulting
• Apps for AAC from Spectronics

Special Education Resources:

• Apps for Special Education from Spectronics
• Apps for Children with Special Needs Alphabetical Apps listing

Other App Resources for Patrons with Disabilities:

• Hands-on with the iPad for Accessibility and Special Education videos from Spectronics
• Spectronics Inclusive Learning Technologies: provides lists of apps and other resources for use by people with a variety of disabilities.