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Top 5 Apps for people with Physical Disabilities

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Technology September 14, 2022
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The world of technology is ever-growing and ever-changing, and with it comes new ways to make life easier for people with physical disabilities. iOS and Android devices have become an integral part of our lives. They give us access to information, entertainment, and endless possibilities.

For people with physical disabilities, these devices can provide even more opportunities for independence, communication, and self-expression. If you are a person with a physical disability, there are certain apps that can make your life a lot easier. The following is a list of top 5 apps for people with physical disabilities:

Google Maps

Google Maps is a web mapping platform and consumer application offered by Google. It has long been a mainstay for people needing directions. But for those with physical disabilities, Google Maps can be an even more powerful tool. By using Google Maps, people with disabilities can not only get directions to their destination but can also find out which routes are wheelchair-friendly and which businesses are accessible. With the help of Google Maps, people with disabilities can travel confidently and independently.

Google Maps are available on both Android and iOS.

Assistive Touch

The Assistive Touch app provides a virtual home button on the screen that can be used to perform all of the tasks that would usually be done with the physical home button. This app provides a simple and easy-to-use interface that makes it possible for people with physical disabilities to control their devices using just their fingers. The Assistive Touch app is free to download and easy to use. It can be configured to meet the specific needs of each individual user.

Assistive Touch is available on both Android and iOS.

IFTTT – Automation & Workflow

IFTTT is a free app that automates tasks between web services. The app has a wide variety of options, which can be used to create recipes to improve productivity or automate simple tasks. With IFTTT you can combine over 700 popular services to automate practically everything in your life. IFTTT is perfect for automating small everyday tasks that would otherwise take up time and energy. For example, the app can help you turn your lights off at a specific time every night. This is useful for people with limited mobility who may find it difficult to get up and turn off the lights. It also helps you control other devices in your home, like your thermostat and TV.

IFTTT is available on both Android and iOS.

fuelService

Filling up the car is one of the biggest challenges for disabled drivers. But its also a challenge for petrol stations to help, sometimes they have people available, but sometimes they are single manned and can’t help for security reasons. fuelService app helps disabled drivers find and get assistance refueling their cars. It tells you which nearby stations have assistants available who will refuel your car. The app lets you find out if the petrol station can help before you go there.

fuelService is available on both Android and iOS.

Google Voice Access

Google Voice Access is an amazing accessibility tool that gives people with disabilities the ability to control their devices using their voice. Every task can be hands-free and easily operated by voice commands. The app provides many voice commands for Basic navigation, Controlling the current screen  and Text editing and dictation.

Google Voice Access is available on Android.

There are a number of great apps that can help people with physical disabilities. This article highlighted five of the best apps currently available. If you are aware of another app that can help disabled people, please let us know. We would love to hear from you!

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