Making Enabling Apps for Disabled People

Explore the development of accessible apps for individuals with intellectual disabilities in this 48-minute conference talk. Learn how nonprofits and startups have discovered innovative ways to create smartphone applications that cater to this underserved user base. Understand the importance of such apps in empowering users with intellectual disabilities by providing access to vital information and improving their quality of life. Discover how features like text-to-speech technology can overcome traditional barriers to smartphone use. Gain insights into the potential business opportunities in this relatively untapped market for mobile app developers and startups. Presented by Dennie Declercq at NDC Conferences, this talk challenges preconceptions and highlights the growing possibilities for inclusive app design.