The digital resources listed below can support strategies to manage these challenges.

The below resources can provide support to access digital tools and services in a more comfortable way.

The resources below can aid with communicating in the digital world.

Includes read aloud function and learning aids.

Here are a few of the most simplified launchers:

Big Launcher - free and paid for versions available. Paid version costs approximately USD$10

BaldPhone - open source free launcher. Not available in Google play.

This website discusses the features and useability of different launchers and how to choose the one that's best for your needs.

It can create simplified actions for users who may find locating the right app difficult.

OCR apps include:

KNFB Reader

‎Prizmo Scan (iPhone)

Scan Things (iPhone)

Google Lens

Lookout - Assisted vision (Android)

Seeing AI (Android and iPhone versions available)

Other Siri accessibility settings include having Siri listen for atypical speech patterns, audibly share notifications, and announce and end calls.

E.g. a family member or support worker could record the message “Hey Google, what is the weather forecast today?” or “Alexa, play my playlist”. The user can then press the button near their phone or smart speaker independently to get the answer.

(Remember to add separate buttons with commands such as “Alexa stop” or “Alexa volume up / down” to ensure the person has more control over the speaker actions.)

Settings include:

- instructing Siri to recognise atypical speech patterns,

- allowing a longer listening time before generating a response or action, enabling those with speech impairments more time to formulate sentences

- typing instructions to Siri, rather than speaking them

This article has some good tips on how to colour code for best results.

This timer can help by breaking work into timed intervals of focus and breaks.

This may enjoyable for those with specialist interests such as

Harry Potter

Minecraft

Taylor Swift

Disney

Text-based AAC can be particularly helpful for individuals with acquired or progressive conditions that result in loss of speech, as well as those with lifelong disabilities that affect speech clarity. 

Some good free to-do list apps include:

Todoist

Trello

Any.do

People may prefer different versions, such as relaxing music, binaural beats, or calming sounds such as rainfall or ocean waves.

Note: the free version of YouTube contains adverts which may disrupt the calming nature of these videos. It may be worth upgrading to a paid premium version if the videos are beneficial.

There are lots of freely available online videos designed to be used with a projector, such as this starscape timelapse. Choose between visual only or visual and audio projection.

Here's how to activate this setting.

(Note: while turning off auto play will prevent another video from playing automatically, adverts within a video will still play in the free version of the You Tube app. These may occur before, during, or after the video's main content and may feature loud sounds or flashing images. Subscription to a premium version of the app is required to remove adverts.)

Unfortunately there doesn't appear to be a simple way to stop videos from auto-playing on Instagram but this article has some tips to reduce some of the sensory stimuli.

The visual calendar is useful for those who find text based items difficult to read or comprehend.

Existing AAC users will often have access to visual scheduling on their AAC devices and apps.

Information can be developed in a non-linear or visual format, helping users to process large amounts of data and improve memory recall.

Libby is a free app that allows you to borrow digital books, audiobooks, and magazines from your local library using a library card.

There are many other audiobook platforms available, however many require a subscription. Some offer free trial periods which is useful to find the one that works best for you. Some options include:

Audible

Spotify

Everand

Libro.fm

Google Play Books

It offers more than 1.4 million titles in accessible formats such as audio, braille, and large print.

Bookshare Ireland is available for all students with a print disability that limits a person's ability to read standard print.

The devices scan printed text, reading it aloud through earphones or a speaker, which helps individuals with dyslexia or ADHD overcome decoding difficulties, reduce reading fatigue, and engage directly with content.

Many public libraries now offer a reading pen lending service so you can try them out before buying. Contact your local library to enquire:

Dublin City Libraries

Cork City Libraries

Tipperary County Libraries

Kerry Libraries

For people with disabilities that impair speech or movement, it provides high‑tech AAC access. Eye‑tracking speech‑generating devices enable fuller communication and independence.

Here is a list of some digital AAC devices that could suit your needs:

Symbols for All

Call Scotland Communication Aids

SoundingBoard

Proloquo2Go

‎AAC Evaluation Genie App

Mind Express - Jabbla

Grid - Smartbox

This guide forms part of their 'A Right to Speak' initiative, designed to help raise awareness of AAC and ways of providing communication support, aimed primarily at people who have little or no previous experience of communication disability.

This site can help you and those you support to educate yourselves on this topic.

Open to local groups and organisations such as community centres, clubs, and charities, Community Workshops are available to all who want to improve digital inclusion in their activities.

The workshops explore inclusive technology that makes events, services, and communication more accessible. Participants try tools like magnifiers, speech-to-text, and accessible presentation software, and learn practical steps for creating welcoming, accessible spaces,  both online and in person. Each workshop is tailored to the group’s needs for immediate, real-world impact.

It displays a customisable name tag to give other people information you would like them to have. It also has more hand gestures, including one informing people that you haven't yet finished speaking.

They offer a range of free courses for educators, administrators, and support staff in digital accessibility, universal design, course design etc.

Visit their website to see their 'Wheel of Apps' and download a free poster.

Computer Skills

Using Technology

Computer Literacy

Digital Media

Internet Skills

They also offer free learning resources in digital competencies such as Information & Data Literacy, Digital Content Creation, and Online Safety.

It also provides information on further training course and resources and looks at the latest developments in the Assistive Technology world.