A list of awesome accessibility software, tools, and configurations for livestreamers with disabilities.
Accessible tools that make livestreaming easier, safer, and more engaging for streamers with disabilities.
- Accessibility Technology
- iOS
- Android
- PC (Windows)
- macOS
- Web-based Tools
- Streaming Software
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- Quadstick - Mouth-operated joystick designed for individuals with limited or no use of their hands, enabling computer access and gaming.
- MouthPad - Mouth-controlled input device (like a retainer with buttons) offering those with mobility limitations access to operate their mobile or desktop devices.
- Glydr - Foot-based game controller that offers game joystick/keyboard input for games, optional switches and peripherals are available.
- Tecla-E - Control your smart home devices and mobile tech using accessible switches.
- GlassOuse Assistive Device - Head-operated mouse for users with limited hand mobility to control computers, phones, and smart home devices with head movements.
- QuadJoy from QuadLife - A sip-and-puff joystick for individuals to operate computers, smart-phone.
- SmyleMouse - $30/m or $499 for Lifetime License A head controlled mouse software that allows hands free control of a computer using facial gestures.
- TetraMouse - $350 - $450 Mouth-operated mouse with models.
- Orin Headmouse - Head-tracking mouse that translates head movement into cursor control.
- Wii Remote-based Game Controls with OpenTrack - Head tracking software for MS Windows, Linux, and macOS.
- Xbox Adaptable Controller (XAC) - A customizable game controller designed by Microsoft for gamers with limited mobility. It features large programmable buttons and ports to connect external devices like switches, buttons, and joysticks.
- Tobii Dynavox - A range of assistive technology devices and software designed to help individuals with communication and mobility challenges. This includes speech-generating devices and eye-tracking technology.
- Pro-Glasses 3 (Apply) - Wearable eye-tracking glasses that capture detailed first-person perspectives, used for research and training to understand human behavior in real-world environments.
- Amazon Echo Dot 3 - A smart speaker with Alexa voice assistant, offering voice-controlled assistance, music playback, smart home control, and various accessibility features.
- Google Nest (& Mini) - Smart speakers that provide voice-controlled asstance, music playback, smart home control, and a number of accessibility extensions.
- LipSync - Mouth-operated input devices that enables individuals with limited hand mobility to control their computers and mobile devices.
- TD-I Series - A collection of speech-generating devices from Tobii Dynavox that empower individuals with communication disabilities to express themselves and engage with the world. Back to Top
- Hawkeye Sidekick - Lets you control your Mac using head movements. Rotate your head to move the mouse and make facial expressions to click, drag, and scroll. Powered by your iPhone or iPad's TrueDepth camera.
- Voice Access - Operate your iOS 13+ device with your voice.
- Envision AI - Envision is developed for and together with the visually impaired community. The app is simple, gets things done and brings the best assistive experience to blind and low vision users.
- iOS Photos App - The stock image library app on iOS devices (built in OCR since iOS 15).
- Seeing AI - Seeing AI is a free app that narrates the world around you. Designed with and for the blind and low vision community, this ongoing research project harnesses the power of AI to open up the visual world by describing nearby people, text and objects.
- Bing Co-Pilot - A large language model chatbot developed by Microsoft (released in Feb 2023). Co-Pilot can write todo lists, recommend meals, answer specific complex questions with a comprehensive approach.
- Perplexity Search - Guided AI search for deeper exploration.
- Discord - Community social media app for managing your topic or interest-focused communities.
- Facebook Groups - Search for local or general groups you identify with.
- LinkedIn - A professional networking platform where you can connect with colleagues, discover job opportunities, and showcase your professional achievements and skills.
- LinkedIn Groups - Virtual communities within LinkedIn where professionals with shared interests or industries can discuss topics, share insights, and build valuable connections.
- Nextdoor (US-only*) - A neighborhood app for staying in the loop regarding local events, markets, and opportunities.
- PatientsLikeMe - A social media app for sharing regular updates with people that share your condition. (Patients Like Me Data-Use Policies)
- Signal - A free, secure messaging app that uses end-to-end encryption to keep your conversations private. Share text, voice messages, photos, videos, GIFs and files for free.
- AR WIFi&5G - Visualize wireless signal strength with augmented reality. Back to Top
- Android Accessibility Suite - Android Accessibility Suite is a collection of accessibility apps that help you use your Android device eyes-free or with a switch device.
- BIG Launcher - A fast and simple Android home screen for seniors and people with vision problems (Free with in-app purchases).
- Envision - Fastest, most reliable free OCR app that assists individuals with visual impairments.
- iAccess Life - Accessibility - Notifies people with disabilities what accessible locations are in their area. Leave reviews for locations to share their accessibility.
- Prism Live - Reliable app for screen or camera recording livestreams on Twitch. Manual privacy overlay.
- Twitch Mobile (Android) - IRL front or back camera streaming or stream mobile games/apps.
- Discord - Community social media app for managing your topic/interest-focused communities.
- Signal - A free, secure messaging app that uses end-to-end encryption to keep your conversations private. Share text, voice messages, photos, videos, GIFs and files for free.
- WhatsApp - A free messaging and video calling app by Meta.
- AR WIFi&5G - Visualize wireless signal strength with augmented reality.
- Evernote - Note Organizer - Capture ideas when inspiration strikes. Bring your notes, to-dos, and schedule together to tame lifes distractions and accomplish more at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
- Todo Agenda - Home screen widgets for your Android device. Each widget has its own settings and displays configured list of calendar events and tasks so that you can easily have a glimpse at your due, current and upcoming appointments.
- Khan Academy - "Learn anything for free", a vast range of free topic courses.
- InShot - Powerful all-in-one Video Editor and Video Maker with professional features. Add music, text, transition effects for videos, make smooth slow motion, make video collage, blur background and etc!
- Snapseed - Snapseed is a complete and professional photo editor developed by Google. Back to Top
- Ninite - Great for installing multiple programs at once on a new computer.
- File-Converter - Quickly converts most file-types locally.
- eViaCam - Free Windows tool to enable head-movement-based mouse control.
- PlayAbility - Enables controller-input via webcam/face movements. Play most games using your face (Free Download or Support-Based Early Access (voice commands and more))
- Windows Voice Access - Control your Windows computer with your voice/microphone.
- Calibre - eBook manager
- Search Everything
- HitomiDownloader - KurtBestor - Free desktop utility to download images/videos/music/text from various websites, and more. Back to Top
- ClipMenu - Clipboard History Tool for macOS.
- MacApps - Installs multiple apps at once. Great for setting up a new computer.
- Sindre Sorhus Mac Apps - Free Mac Apps from Sindre Sorhus.
- DoodleDraw - Quickly transform thoughts into doodles. A sketchpad for your ideas, providing a fluid and intuitive drawing experience, perfect for both seasoned artists and those new to sketching.
- Discord (Discord Guide | Additional Guides) - Community social media app for managing your topic/interest-focused communities. Free Care Streamer Community Template (with 🔔alert roles🔔) Back to Top
- Opus.Pro - Auto-clips & captions 90 minutes worth of videos for free.
- Chrome Remote Desktop - For remote computer support from trusted-friends and family.
- Privacy.Sexy - Hundreds of scripts that aims to give you control of your data on Windows and macOS.
- BetterTTV - A browser extension for Twitch and YouTube that adds new features, emotes, and more. Easily customize your chat, make it easier to read and moderate.
- Clipboard History Pro - Increase your clipboard history to over 250 entries.
- uBlock Origin (Adblock) - A wide-spectrum content blocker with CPU and memory efficiency as a primary feature.
- OneTab - Consolidate all of your tabs onto one page for easy access and storage.
- News Feed Eradicator - Removes Facebook feed, replaces with an inspiring quote.
- UnHook - Disables YouTube default layout (just a Search bar, very customizable!)
- Web of Trust (WOT): Website Security and Safety Checker
- PatientsLikeMe - A social media app for sharing regular updates with people that share your condition.
- Signal - A free, secure messaging app that uses end-to-end encryption to keep your conversations private. Share text, voice messages, photos, videos, GIFs and files for free.
- Testimonial.to - Platform that enables your community to share their experiences with you online and how your content or influence has impacted them.
- Bing Co-Pilot - A large language model chatbot developed by Microsoft (released in Feb 2023). Co-Pilot can write todo lists, recommend meals, answer specific complex questions with a comprehensive approach.
- Claude - An advanced AI by Anthropic, adept in conversation, content creation, and ethical interactions.
- Groq - Empathetic AI assistant, connecting people and providing helpful insights.
- Dropbox - Affordable storage for your Twitch VODs online ($10/m for 2TB).
- Google Drive - 15GB free cloud storage ($1.99/m for 100GB - $9.99/m for 2TB) Back to Top
- OBS
- Streamer.Bot
- Twitchat (Win) - Free tool for making Plug-N-Play customizable features and improvements for your livestream. Web-based stream management tool with pre-made features importable with a few clicks.
- Firebot
- StreamBig.net - "a great resource for those who are looking to get started streaming on their own, or just want to grow their stream, but don't really know where to start."
- How to Stream on Twitch - TechBoomers
- Overcoming Unmotivated Streaming
- How to a Disability Advocate - Olivia Holler (Cripple Media)
- Netflix Cameras & Image Capture: Requirements & Best Practices
We've had the opportunity to interview these livestreamers with disabilities. They have inspired a lot of the tools and configurations we make, please go check them out and give them a follow 😁
- SteamyBiscuit YouTube Twitch TikTok Interview
- GucciMula160 Twitch YouTube TikTok Interview
- EddieMancuso TikTok Twitch Instagram Interview
- BrianJones TikTok Interview
- IllenialWheeler Twitch YouTube X (Twitter) Interview
- MyahRichards920 TikTok
- Tru3_Klng Twitch Interview
- StreamYourCare Twitch YouTube X TikTok Back to Top
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