AccessLife

Tool Guide

Explore assistive devices and apps by disability and need. Use the filters to find tools that can support daily life, learning, communication and independence.

Developed by the AccessLife Team and the UNESCWA Disability Rights Team. We extend our gratitude to our core partner AGFUND.

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Tools

5 tools found

  • Psychosocial Disabilities

    Noise-reduction devices

    Devices like ear defenders, active noise-cancelling headphones, or sound-dampening systems that reduce sensory overload and support calmness and focus.

    • Hardware
    • Psychotic disorders

  • Psychosocial Disabilities

    Smart speakers

    Voice-controlled assistants (e.g., for reminders, routines, calming music, emergency calls). Helpful for accessibility, executive function support, and daily prompts.

    • Hardware
    • Psychotic disorders

  • Psychosocial Disabilities

    Visual timers and schedule boards

    Tools that display time and routines visually (e.g., countdown timers, daily schedules), improving planning, transitions, and independence—especially helpful for ADHD, autism, or anxiety.

    • Hardware
    • Psychotic disorders

  • Psychosocial Disabilities

    Symptom monitoring apps

    Apps that track symptoms (e.g., anxiety intensity, hallucination frequency, medication effects) and provide summaries that can help with clinician follow-ups.

    • Software
    • Psychotic disorders

  • Psychosocial Disabilities

    Cognitive remediation software

    Programs designed to strengthen cognitive skills like attention, memory, processing speed, and problem-solving.

    • Software
    • Psychotic disorders