by Cboard / UNICEF
Cboard is a free, open-source AAC application backed by the UNICEF Innovation Fund. It was built to address a critical gap in global AAC access: most commercial AAC tools are expensive, require internet-connected downloads, and are only available in a handful of languages. Cboard runs directly in the browser — no app store, no account, no cost — and supports over 40 languages, making it accessible in communities worldwide that mainstream AAC vendors do not reach.
Cboard is for non-speaking and minimally verbal individuals of all ages who need an AAC solution — particularly those in contexts where commercial AAC is unaffordable, unavailable, or too complex to set up. It is widely used in low-resource school settings, international contexts, and as a starter AAC tool while families explore longer-term solutions. All features are free; no account is required to start using it.
Ava is an ADA-compliant live captioning app that converts speech into real-time, color-coded text for deaf and hard-of-hearing users in one-on-one and group conversations. It integrates with Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams and supports more than 50 languages.
Ava
The Urban Xplorer is a lightweight, adjustable folding white cane made from aerospace aluminium, designed for blind and low-vision users navigating city environments. It comes in four sizes (Small through X-Large) and features a redesigned dome tip, hardened aluminium joints, and a foam grip. The cane is built to handle common urban obstacles such as cobblestones, sewer grates, and uneven sidewalks.
Awarewolf
Google Live Transcribe is a free Android app that converts speech and surrounding sounds into real-time on-screen captions, making everyday conversations more accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing users. Developed in partnership with Gallaudet University, it supports more than 120 languages and processes all audio on-device for privacy.
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