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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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181 tools found

  • Mobility Disability

    Adaptive scissors

    Modified scissors that require less effort or automatically reopen after cutting. Helpful for weak grip, limited coordination, or one-handed use.

    • Hardware
    • Fine motor impairments

  • Mobility Disability

    Jar openers and grip aids

    Tools that provide better leverage and grip to open jars, bottles, and containers. Useful for arthritis, weakness, or limited hand strength.

    • Hardware
    • Fine motor impairments

  • Mobility Disability

    One-handed cutting boards

    Cutting boards designed with stabilizing features (spikes, clamps, raised edges) to hold food in place for safe cutting with one hand.

    • Hardware
    • Fine motor impairments

  • Mobility Disability

    Word prediction software

    Software that predicts words as the user types, reducing keystrokes and speeding writing. Useful for motor impairments, fatigue, spelling difficulty, or dyslexia.

    • Software
    • Fine motor impairments

  • Mobility Disability

    Handwriting-to-text apps

    Apps that convert handwritten notes into digital typed text using handwriting recognition. Helpful for people who write easier than they type, or who want searchable notes.

    • Software
    • Fine motor impairments

  • Mobility Disability

    Weighted utensils

    Utensils with extra weight to improve stability and reduce tremor while eating. Often used for Parkinson’s disease or essential tremor.

    • Hardware
    • Tremors

  • Mobility Disability

    Anti-tremor gloves / braces

    Wearable supports that reduce tremor impact by stabilizing the wrist/hand or applying compression. Used for essential tremor, Parkinson’s disease, or motor instability.

    • Hardware
    • Tremors

  • Mobility Disability

    Stabilized writing devices

    Tools designed to reduce shaky hand movement during writing (e.g., weighted pen systems, stabilization supports). Improve handwriting clarity for users with tremor.

    • Hardware
    • Tremors

  • Mobility Disability

    Non-slip mats

    Grip mats placed under plates, cups, or objects to prevent slipping during eating or daily tasks. Supports safer, more independent use.

    • Hardware
    • Tremors

  • Mobility Disability

    Lidded cups and spill-proof containers

    Cups and containers designed to prevent spills, often with lids, spouts, or controlled-flow designs. Helpful for tremor, weak grip, or swallowing difficulties.

    • Hardware
    • Tremors

  • Mobility Disability

    Tremor-filtering accessibility settings

    Built-in or app-based settings that stabilize pointer or touch input by smoothing shaky movement, making devices easier to use for people with tremor.

    • Software
    • Tremors

  • Mobility Disability

    Keyboard filtering software

    Software that reduces accidental repeated or unintended keystrokes (e.g., from tremor). It can adjust sensitivity and ignore rapid key presses.

    • Software
    • Tremors

  • Mobility Disability

    Smart home automation apps

    Apps that control smart home devices (lights, thermostat, doors, security) through phone controls or voice assistants. Improves independence and safety for people with mobility or cognitive…

    • Software
    • Tremors

  • Mobility Disability

    One-handed keyboards

    Keyboards designed for typing with one hand, with keys arranged for easier reach and efficient input. Useful for stroke, amputation, or one-arm weakness.

    • Hardware
    • Limited hand or arm use

  • Mobility Disability

    Compact keyboards

    Smaller-than-standard keyboards designed to reduce hand and arm movement. They help users with limited reach, strength, or motor control type more comfortably and accurately.

    • Hardware
    • Limited hand or arm use

  • Mobility Disability

    Foot mouse systems

    Cursor control devices operated with the feet. Designed for individuals who cannot use their hands effectively, supporting computer access through foot movements.

    • Hardware
    • Limited hand or arm use

  • Mobility Disability

    Head mouse / head pointer

    Devices that track head movement to control a cursor or select items on a screen. Helpful for users with limited or no hand use but good…

    • Hardware
    • Limited hand or arm use

  • Mobility Disability

    Arm supports and slings

    Mechanical or wearable supports that reduce the effort required to lift or move the arms. They help people with muscle weakness perform tasks like eating, typing,…

    • Hardware
    • Limited hand or arm use

  • Mobility Disability

    Mobile device holders

    Phone or tablet mounts that hold devices in fixed positions on tables, wheelchairs, beds, or stands for easier access.

    • Hardware
    • Limited hand or arm use

  • Mobility Disability

    Adaptive grips for tools and utensils

    Modified handles or attachments that make tools, pens, or cutlery easier to hold. Useful for people with weak grip strength, tremors, or limited hand coordination.

    • Hardware
    • Limited hand or arm use

  • Mobility Disability

    Lever door handles

    Door handles that operate by pushing down rather than twisting. They improve accessibility for people with limited hand strength or dexterity.

    • Hardware
    • Limited hand or arm use

  • Mobility Disability

    Automatic jar openers

    Electric or battery-powered devices that open jars with minimal effort. Helpful for individuals with arthritis, weak grip, or one-handed use.

    • Hardware
    • Limited hand or arm use