r/AssistiveTechnology
6k members
r/AssistiveTechnology is a subreddit with 6k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses accessibility, assistive technology, assistive tech, wheelchair, and ai, and they frequently recommend/review dictation software and text to speech.
A subreddit for Assistive Technology news and discussion.
Popular Themes in r/AssistiveTechnology
#1
Solution Requests
: "What are people using for real time captions during work meetings and client calls these days?"
34 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "How are you catching airport announcements and gate changes with hearing loss?"
20 posts
#3
Self-Promotion
: "I designed a one-handed gaming controller after losing my arm"
12 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Becoming disabled (Right-side hemiplegia). Trying to map out a low-cost Left Hand + Left Foot setup. Need ideas"
11 posts
#5
Pain & Anger
: "Im an engineer. Whats the most annoying,clunky, or poorly designed medical device you have used"
3 posts
#6
Money Talk
: "QUANTUM Q-LOGIC 3 EX ENHANCED DISPLAY CTL143979 W/ GOOSENECK MOUNT"
1 post
#7
Opportunities
: "GAAD Celebration: Come play video games with adaptive controls with us and Microsoft's Inclusive Tech Lab"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/AssistiveTechnology
#1
Accessibility
: "I released a Free Fallout 2 Text to Speech Accessibility Mod to help those with Dyslexia and reading fatigue enjoy the game."
66 posts
#2
Assistive Technology
: "Is there directories of Assistive Technology?"
43 posts
#3
Assistive Tech
: "What challenges are overlooked in Assistive Tech?"
19 posts
#4
Wheelchair
: "As a Wheelchair user, I’m trying to build something useful"
15 posts
#5
Ai
: "Talking robot guide dog uses Ai to describe the world as it leads"
14 posts
#6
Assistive
: "Student prototype for blind/low-vision campus wayfinding — looking for Assistive tech feedback"
13 posts
#7
Aac
: "My Brother Lost His Ability to Speak. I Built His Aac Around Golf Instead."
11 posts
#8
Keyboard
: "Smart Keyboard for a user with cerebral palsy: work in progress"
8 posts
#9
Control
: "Easiest way to Control iPhone without the touchscreen (wireless device?)"
7 posts
#10
Joystick
: "Logitech ATK3 Joystick Works with Nintendo Switch Hori Flex Controller!"
6 posts
Products Discussed in r/AssistiveTechnology
Dictation Software
6 reviews
#1
Dragon
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Voicy
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Microsoft
4.0★ from 1 review
Text To Speech
5 reviews
#1
Invicta-TTS
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
MacWhisper
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Piper TTS
5.0★ from 1 review
Member Growth in r/AssistiveTechnology
Yearly
+2k members(65.7%)
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Last updated: August 2, 2026