Hello all,

I'd been building an app that turns your phone into the mouse and keyboard with one-hand for your PC. This past Sunday I broke my collarbone playing soccer and have been using my own app way more than I thought I would, I use it to control my work computer from my phone in my good hand and talk to text using the voice text features.

It made me realize it could potentially help a lot of people who deal with this every day, not just for a few weeks.

This app works over Wi-Fi with an IOS or Android phone as the controller. The phone can control a Windows PC, or Mac and the features are trackpad, Talk to type, and buttons like play and backspace.

The PC receiver is free; the phone app has optional trials with a subscription or option to buy the app one tome for $7.99.

If anyone can't afford this dm me I will send you a lifetime code, this app has helped me a lot with productivity in the past couple days and wanted to share with others.

Windows (free receiver): https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9N826ZNRK8VK

iPhone & iPad: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/computer-remote-okeke-control/id6754469628

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.christianokeke.okekecontrol

Given the huge number of requests—and having already laid the groundwork for add-ons—here is the first optional accessory for Omnigrip. The keys can rotate on the pivot, and the Omnigrip unit can be attached to or detached from your keychain. The cap is made of TPU.

I recommend gluing the keychain plug in place for the best result! I hope I’ve done a good job—if you have any better ideas or suggestions, please feel free to reach out!

https://makerworld.com/it/models/3440853-omnigrip-universal-flexi-key-turner-fullturn#profileId-3923794

The best medical alert system for someone with limited mobility needs to account for the fact that reaching for a button or pressing a specific sequence during an emergency might not be physically possible standard designs assume the person can press and hold a button but for people with severe arthritis, paralysis, tremors or limited hand function that assumption fails completely

automatic fall detection that triggers without any manual input is the feature that matters most in these cases because the system needs to respond even when the person physically cannot initiate the call themselves

Hi! I am an industrial design student working on a food storage container that helps people with mobility and/or memory issues easily manage and access their food on their own.

If you or someone you know experiences this, please take a couple minutes to fill out my survey and help with my project research!

https://universityofhouston.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cGDpXW7Anc9j6Cy

I have a background in UX design, and I’ve spent years as the family tech support for my parents and grandparents. They don’t struggle because they can’t learn. They struggle because phones are built for people who explore and recover from mistakes. One wrong tap and they’re in flight mode, muted, or lost in settings with no way back.

So I designed KinToKin, an Android app that turns a phone into a simple calling device. Here are the main design decisions:

• Recognition over recall. There are no icons or menus, just big photos of family. People recognize faces faster than symbols.
• Hold to call instead of tap. This prevents accidental calls from a brushing finger.
• One thing to learn. After every call, the app returns to the photo screen. Users never end up somewhere unfamiliar.
• Error prevention. Settings are locked behind a PIN, so nothing important gets changed by accident.
• Safety without complexity. There’s an optional SOS button.
• Familiar channels. It supports both regular calls and free online calls, so families abroad can talk longer without worrying about cost.

The goal isn’t to make older adults “simpler users.” It’s to remove the parts of the phone that work against them, so they can stay connected on their own terms.

1. Join: https://groups.google.com/g/kintokin-testers-group/about
2. Opt in: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.kintokin.calling
3. Install from Play, add a contact, and make a test call

If you can, test it with an older family member Thanks!

It lets you run the browser by talking to it, or by typing short commands. I’m trying to understand whether it’s useful for people who rely on voice control, and what it would need to be.

The clip shows me saying “start my day” to open three sites, then switching tabs, scrolling, clicking a news link by saying its title, zooming in and closing the tab.

What it can do today:

• open sites and run searches (“open gmail”)
• switch, zoom and close tabs
• scroll and find things on a page (“find pricing on this page”)
• click links and buttons by saying their text, and ask which one you mean if several match
• run your own multi-step commands with one phrase
• type any command instead of saying it, and see each action with an Undo

English and Chrome only for now. Speech-to-text uses Chrome’s built-in online speech service. A small AI model works out which link or button you mean. The default one runs on your browser, but you also have options to run the model on the computer or online.

Thanks in advance!

My wife's twin brothers have a degenerative muscle disease, they could both speak and use their hands normally a few years ago, and that's been slipping away since. They're non-verbal now, and typing has become the main way they talk to the rest of us, right at the point where typing is getting harder too.

I'm not a medical person and I don't have a background in accessibility design, I'm just family, trying to do something useful. Im making them this keyboard as a Christmas gift.

It has features like the keys that can still complete a word get bigger as they type, and the ones that can't shrink out of the way, so the targets grow as their control gets harder. It also has saved phrases and variables like (names, and places) to help type out a full sentence in a 3 clicks. Soon it will have a text to speech. It doesn't fix anything, but I'm hoping it will make them more comfortable.

I'm hesitant to post this, because I don't want it to read as me selling something it's free, it'll stay free, and I'm honestly just not sure if what worked for my brothers-in-law translates to anyone else's situation. But this community understands these tradeoffs in a way I'm still learning, so I wanted to share it here and ask: is this actually useful, or am I missing something obvious that would make it better for the people who'd need it most?

It's an open beta on Apples TestFlight if anyone wants to look at it or tell me what's wrong with it.

https://steadykeyboard.com

https://testflight.apple.com/join/VVBRJSdn

Mostly I just want it to be good enough for my brothers-in-law and anyone else who can benefit. Any feedback, even harsh, is welcome.

My friend's mom had a stroke and has not regained her speech. In her recovery journey, she and my friend have found that there is very little out there to help her communicate with her loved ones. The devices out there cost hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars! I created this phrase-speaking app to help her out - You can choose from dozens of categories to have your device speak for you. And, you can create your own custom phrases, favoriting your most used phrases. If you know anyone who might find this app useful for themselves or a loved one, please share!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jude.findmyvoice&hl=en_IN

Hi everyone!

I’m working on a graduation project: a Smart Glove for Sign Language Recognition and Speech Translation.

Our hardware setup consists of:

• 5 flex sensors per glove (10 in total).
• 1 IMU per glove (accelerometer and gyroscope).
• 2 ESP32 microcontrollers.

I’m looking for a sensor-based dataset containing raw flex sensor and IMU readings labeled with sign classes, preferably covering both static and dynamic signs and two-handed gestures.

Most datasets I’ve found use images, videos, or MediaPipe hand landmarks, which don’t directly match our hardware.

Does anyone know of a suitable dataset, an open-source project that provides one, or advice on collecting and preparing our own dataset?

Any help, links, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

G'day all. Jess here, posting from the UnityForge Labs account. We're a small accessibility and tech startup in South Australia, and I'm autistic and ADHD myself.

I've tried a fair few reminder and check-in tools. Most end up too quiet to notice, or so pushy I switch them off out of guilt. I'd love to hear from people who use assistive tech every day:

• What reminder or check-in tool has actually stuck for you, and why?
• What makes one feel supportive rather than like a nag?
• How much do you care about what a tool remembers about you, and who can see it?
• What's made you bin a tool on day one?
• If you use AT for a physical, vision or hearing disability, does a check-in work differently for you?

Full disclosure: we're building a check-in companion called Mary Shelley. It's not out yet and there's nothing to sign up for. I'd rather learn from you than guess. If you're curious about us, our site is https://unityforgelabs.org

Happy to share what's worked and flopped for me too. Cheers!

I originally intended to make 20 audio-only games, though this has since grown to 50.

Information on the games here: 50 Accessible Audio Games for Windows | TactivoPlay

If you join my beta testing team, you get all the games both as a download and on a USB stick for free: Beta-Sign-Up | TactivoPlay Audio Based Gaming

Looking forward to sending out the games for testing.

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share a little project I designed called OmniGrip. It’s an open-source adaptive key turner aimed at helping individuals with arthritis, tremors, or reduced hand dexterity.

Many existing tools require fiddly screws or are sized for only one specific key type. My goal was to create a truly universal, "zero-setup" aid that works instantly with virtually any key:

• Adaptive Pin Bed: The inside features a bed of flexible TPU pins that automatically mold around the shape and thickness of any key head, gripping it securely.
• Ergonomic Palm Grip: The rounded outer shell lets users push and turn using their whole palm rather than putting painful pressure on the finger joints.
• Direct Axis Turn: It rotates cleanly in line with the door cylinder to prevent awkward bending angles or binding the lock.

Build details:

• Printed in two parts (outer handle in standard PLA/PETG, inner cushion in flexible TPU 95A).
• Simple press-fit assembly without screws, inserts, or adhesives.

The model is 100% free to download and print on MakerWorld as part of the Make for Good accessibility project: https://makerworld.com/it/models/3440853-omnigrip-universal-flexi-key-turner-fullturn#profileId-3923794

I’d be really grateful for any feedback, thoughts on ergonomics, or suggestions from assistive tech users and professionals on how to make it even better!

I (21F) have had severe binocular diplopia since I was small, to the point that glasses do not completely correct it even though I have the maximum prism prescription available. I can usually navigate fine when I'm wearing my glasses as long as there is good lighting, but they are very heavy and give me debilitating migraines if they sit on my nose bridge for too long. I've been considering getting a long cane to use when I need a break from my glasses, because when I'm not wearing them I legitimately need someone to lead me by my arm or I eat the floor. But since I technically have 20/20 vision outside of the diplopia, I'm unsure if that's something that I should be using. The last thing I want to do is LARP as blind, but I can't think of another alternative that would let me navigate safely without my glasses on. If anyone has suggestions or info, please let me know 🙏

TCL's lawsuit against Samsung is raising some interesting questions about how TV brands market their products. According to the allegations, Samsung marketed certain TVs as Mini LED models even though they allegedly used standard LED hardware. TCL claims this could mislead buyers and give Samsung an advantage on price. Samsung, meanwhile, stands by its product descriptions and plans to fight the lawsuit. It's a reminder that big brand names and flashy labels don't always tell the whole story. When you're buying budget electronics, do you trust the manufacturer's claims, or do you check independent reviews and specs first?