Verbally is the first free Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) iPad app. Its simple design allows users to communicate quickly and effectively in any setting. The app features a “core words grid” that saves users up to half the time required by other AAC apps. Common phrases are displayed to quickly communicate one’s meaning. Text prediction is supported, so frequently used words are easily made available for selection. Users can also select from 3 keyboard layouts.

Another great feature is that the app does not require any Internet access – all of its information is stored on the iPad, offline.

Features:

• A user-friendly app.
• Compatible with the iPad.
• A free assisted speech solution that does not require Wi-Fi.
• Supports text prediction.
• Offers “core words grid” for quick usage.
• Lets you select from 3 keyboard layouts.
• Check out our more detailed review of Verbally here.

Check out Verbally @ www.verballyapp.com (by MOin  from ThumbPress)

To locate and rate allergy-friendly restaurants, head on over to Allergy Eats.

Allergy Eats is a free and simple to use website that help you find out which restaurants cater to customers who are allergic to certain food groups. On the site’s homepage you will get a list of food groups people are normally allergic to.

To locate an allergy-friendly restaurant you can check the groups that match your allergies; other groups can be added by a link in the bottom right of these checkboxes. Next you enter the address or specify the area for which the site will execute a search; you can do this step via browsing by map as well. The restaurants that match your criteria will be listed.

These restaurants and their ratings have all been submitted by users. If you have any allergy-related experiences with a particular restaurant, you can add the restaurant and/or rate it.

Features:

• Allergy-friendly restaurants locator.
• Lets you view which restaurants facilitate customers with food allergies.
• Lets you select particular food groups you are allergic.
• Searches the area you specify.
• Lets you add and rate restaurants.
• Similar tools: SpecialGourmets.

Check out “Allergy Eats” @ www.allergyeats.com

Users can search by location and filter results by service type (restaurant, hotel or shop) or dietary requirement (Nut-free, Shellfish free, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Peanut, Egg-free and Soy-free). The results are displayed on the map as markers, clicking on particular marker reveals the establishment’s name, address and the type of products it offers.

Moreover, SpecialGourmets provides an online magazine with latest news and articles, and has a recipe section where users can search and share recipes for people with special dietary needs.

Features:

• Comprehensive guide to hotels, shops & restaurants for people with food allergies.
• Lists around 15,000 restaurants and shops all over the world.
• Site is also available in Portuguese and Spanish.
• Users can search and filter results by allergy and service type.
• Offers free online magazine with latest news.
• Recipe section where users can search and share special recipes.
• Free, no sign up required.

Check out SpecialGourmets @ www.specialgourmets.com

Lessons are supported with additional instructional images. You can either start learning course from lesson 1 or check out the “First 100 Signs”.

The website has an extensive library where you can find sign language and asl learning related literature. There is also finger spelling tool that shows how to finger spell any word you want.

Features:

• Learn ASL online.
• Easy to learn lessons with instructional images.
• Check out LifePrint library for sing language related literature.
• Finger spelling tool available.

Check out LifePrint @ www.lifeprint.com