TASK MANAGEMENT, ORGANIZATION AND LIFESTYLE

Traditional smartphone apps include Notes and Voice Memos to record information as well as Calendar and Reminders apps that can be programmed to send alerts for important tasks or events. iOS devices offer the Timer function within the Clock app for a visual timer. Other options include:

Remember the Milk organizes, prioritizes and syncs to-do lists, tasks and reminders across devices and other apps, and allows you to attach files. (Free basic download, $39.99/year Pro Subscription; Apple/Android)

Done: A Simple Habit Tracker helps you set goals, break habits and build good ones with visual positive reinforcement. (Free version creates up to 3 habits, fees vary for premium and growth; Apple)

BEST Suite: 5 apps in 1 assists individuals with cognitive challenges to improve goal-setting, initiation, time management, self-regulation, self-esteem and productivity. PaceMyDay plans tasks to learn when to take breaks. ReachMyGoals sets personal measurable goals and reminders. StrategizeMyLife helps create and assign strategies and rate how well they work. CompleteMyToDos creates tasks with start and due dates, groups them into projects organized by color and emoji, and adds images to tasks. CueMyList organizes and sets time limits for checklists and records personal messages as prompts. Online training is offered for the apps. ($9.99 with in-app purchases; Apple/Android)

Scanner Pro scans, organizes and shares documents, turning papers (receipts, IEPs, etc.) into PDFs on the go. It also allows you to annotate and search text. (Free with in-app purchases, Apple)

Evernote is an organizational tool for creating to-do lists, reminders, notes and more. You can clip the web, connect your Google Calendar, and attach text, images, audio and documents to make notes more useful. (Free version, fees vary for personal and premium; Apple/Android)

Time Timer offers visual time management with an iconic red disk that disappears as seconds go by. (Free; Apple/Android)

VISUAL/HEARING SUPPORT

Be My Eyes assists blind and low-vision people with video support from sighted volunteers and professionals. It allows for anonymous day and night free unlimited calls using a camera-enabled smartphone. (Ages 17 and up, Free with in-app purchases; Apple/Android)

InnoVoice real-time captioning for phone calls is funded by the Federal Communications Commission and comes at no cost to individuals with hearing loss. (Free; Apple/Android)

Envision articulates everyday visual information into speech to help the blind and visually impaired. Using a smartphone camera, the app can speak out written text from any surface (handwritten, printed on packages, books, etc.), describe surroundings, find objects, and tell you who is nearby using artificial intelligence and optical character recognition. (Free; Apple/Android)

Action Blocks makes it easier for people who have a cognitive disability to use Android phones and tablets. Add common actions to your Home screen with a name or image, then activate the Action Block — for example, a photo — to trigger calling a loved one, turning on lights, or other common actions utilizing Google Assistant. (Free, Android)

Instacart eases the burden of errands with home-grocery delivery or online ordering for pickup. Shop for groceries, household items, electronics and more. (Free Download and first delivery; Apple/Android)

Tile helps track and find misplaced things (keys, wallet, etc.) near and far away via Bluetooth communication between the mobile device and tiles attached to belongings (Free Download, Premium Plan for more robust finding; Android, iOS)

Mint: Budget & Expense Manager by Intuit helps track, budget and manage your finances. First-time budgeters can create one in a few clicks and stay on track with notifications. (Free basic version with many features, Premium $4.99/month; Apple/Android)

Examine broader app descriptions and user reviews, especially those from trusted industry professional organizations or publications, such as the American SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association (ASHA), or online family/educator resources like commonsense.org, educationalappstore.com, understood. com, teacherspayteachers.com and teachthought.com.