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Visual impairment apps

Visual Impairment Apps

Tap Tap See Allows visually impaired/blind to identify objects encountered in everyday life without need for sighted assistance Uses camera to capture image and hear the description back to you Available on Android and Apple

Supersense

Has an Object Explorer mode to stream video from your camera and identify what is seen, verses having to take a photo and waiting for it to analyze. Free, in app purchases available

Cash Reader

Assist with cash handling. It will speak the denomination, but also vibrate and display in large contrasting numbers on the screen for any discreet situational needs. Over 100 currency denominations and multiple languages Free, subscription available

Lookout by Google

environmental items and report the information (i.e. signs, locations, people/objects, text). Available on Android

Be My Eyes

Pairs you with a sighted volunteer to help identify objects using smartphone and camera via live video chat. The app will ring until both sides are connected to begin Free (required data or wifi)

Seeing AI

and narrate the world around you, such as objects, text, and people Available on IOS/Apple

Bespecular

Pairs with a remote volunteer for assistance on whatever you need. Can send questions along with photos for feedback.