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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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Tools

181 tools found

  • Intellectual Disability

    Wearable emergency alert buttons

    Buttons worn on the body that trigger emergency alerts when pressed. Provide quick access to help.

    • Hardware
    • Memory impairments

  • Intellectual Disability

    Timers / visual countdown apps

    Apps that show time passing visually. Help with time awareness and transitions.

    • Hardware
    • Memory impairments

  • Intellectual Disability

    Calendar apps with smart prompts

    Calendar tools that provide proactive reminders and alerts. Support planning and time management.

    • Software
    • Memory impairments

  • Intellectual Disability

    Medication reminder apps

    Apps that send alerts for medication times and track adherence. Improve health and safety.

    • Software
    • Memory impairments

  • Intellectual Disability

    Memory journaling apps

    Apps that record daily events using images and short notes. Support memory and reflection.

    • Software
    • Memory impairments

  • Intellectual Disability

    Cognitive training apps (memory exercises)

    Apps that offer structured activities to practice attention, memory, and reasoning skills. Used as supportive cognitive exercise tools.

    • Software
    • Memory impairments

  • Intellectual Disability

    Visual step-by-step instruction cards

    Visual task cards with pictures and short text showing task steps, supporting routines and reducing reliance on verbal prompts.

    • Hardware
    • Problem-solving and reasoning limitations

  • Intellectual Disability

    Simplified mobile phones

    Phones designed for ease: fewer menus, large icons, loud speakers, and emergency buttons. Helpful for people who get overwhelmed by standard smartphones or have cognitive/learning difficulties.

    • Hardware
    • Problem-solving and reasoning limitations

  • Intellectual Disability

    Smart home safety devices

    Smart home safety sensors and alerts that detect risks, send reminders, and notify caregivers to support independent living.

    • Hardware
    • Problem-solving and reasoning limitations

  • Intellectual Disability

    Safety apps (emergency contacts, SOS)

    Mobile apps that quickly contact trusted people or emergency services and can share location. Useful for users who may get lost, overwhelmed, or unsafe in the…

    • Software
    • Problem-solving and reasoning limitations

  • Intellectual Disability

    Gamified reasoning/logic training apps

    Games designed to practice attention, working memory, planning, sequencing, and problem-solving.

    • Software
    • Problem-solving and reasoning limitations

  • Intellectual Disability

    Simplified learning platforms (adaptive difficulty levels)

    Learning systems that adjust content difficulty based on performance and present lessons in accessible formats. Useful for cognitive/learning disabilities, literacy/numeracy support, and vocational skills.

    • Software
    • Problem-solving and reasoning limitations