From the same company that created the widely heralded Dragon Dictation, Dragon Anywhere Mobile is a voice powered dictation app that lets you create and edit documents by speaking instead of typing. It runs on mobile devices and is designed for people who want a simple and reliable way to write using their voice. For many users, especially persons with disabilities that affect writing, mobility, or fine motor control, this kind of tool can make everyday communication and work tasks much easier.

With Dragon Anywhere, you can speak naturally and watch your words appear on the screen in real time. The app supports continuous dictation, so you are not limited by document length or recording time. This can be especially helpful for writing reports, notes, emails, or school assignments without needing to rely on a keyboard or touchscreen. You can also use voice commands to edit and format your writing, such as correcting text, moving through a document, or applying formatting. This helps create a more hands-free experience and reduces physical effort.

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Aaron works remotely as a programmer. In addition to programming and systems administration tasks, his job also involves meetings. He has hearing loss in one ear along with severe tinnitus.

“The tinnitus makes concentration difficult, something I already am challenged by with ADD. This is primarily an issue with programming where I work alone and need to concentrate for long periods of time,” he shares.

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Susan is looking for employment as a career development practitioner. She has hearing loss.

“Hearing loss impacts my ability to clearly hear the spoken word. This is a drawback in interviews, as well as a liability on the job,” she shares.

Through WorkBC Assistive Technology Services, she received funding for hearing aids with Bluetooth connectivity. She now feels much more confident in the job search process.

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With AI becoming more prevalent every day, there has been a significant rise of AI-powered notetaking/meeting tools. These tools are amazing for not only capturing everything that has been said during a meeting, but for allowing users to easily go back and search for specific information. And because these apps are designed to digitize verbal exchanges, they have a lot of potential in terms of offering users a more accessible and customizable meeting experience.

Jamie is an AI meeting assistant that turns any conversation into clear notes, transcripts, and action items. It works directly through your computer or phone, which means you never need to invite a bot into your calls and can use it with any meeting platform or even during in-person discussions.

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Carmen is currently receiving training for employment through WorkBC. She faces barriers in her search for employment.

“I have a series of medical issues that impact my ability to work: Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, POTS, Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety, PTSD, and Long COVID. I have a very low window of tolerance for physical tasks and find increased pain,” she shares, noting that she can only work a limited amount of hours and days during the week.

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Lorna works in healthcare administration, overseeing the day-to-day functions, patient and staff scheduling, and daily operations of a healthcare facility. She has hearing loss.

“This affects my ability to perform my job as my job is very public facing in a large and noisy environment,” she shares. “My work also involves attending and running meetings which I find challenging to keep up with the conversation.”

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Today we are going to look at Clicker, a literacy tool for Windows, Mac, iPad, and Chromebook. The app is designed for students with writing difficulties, whether they are navigating dyslexia, speech and language challenges, autism, Down syndrome, or simply building early writing skills. Its design focuses on reducing frustration for learners who benefit from visual, structured, or language-supportive tools.

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On the latest episode of our AT Help Desk podcast, “We Have Solutions,” Seaver and Nakia explore a variety of stress reduction and productivity apps including Blitzit, Otter.ai, and Huxe.

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Kathy is a support worker, providing day-to-day assistance and advocacy for individuals experiencing mental illness and homelessness.

“I help clients access community resources, support their personal goals, and promote independence and well-being. I also collaborate with colleagues and service providers to ensure consistent, person-centred care,” she explains.

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SCI BC recently sat down with our AT Help Desk team to learn how people with disabilities can use artificial intelligence (AI) to help solve everyday problems.

“I think AI is a really big opportunity for the world of disabilities,” says Seaver Stafford. Stafford, an Assistive Technology Technician for the Neil Squire Society, manages the AT Help Desk website and connects people with disabilities with assistive technology information. The AT website is part of the AT Help Desk program that launched in 2013.

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