Resources
Adult-life resources — employment, relationships, independence, and community.
Recommended AI Tools
Caregiver-friendly and approachable for beginners. Every option has a free way to start.
ChatGPT
The most popular AI assistant. Free version available with excellent capabilities for families.
- Free tier available
- User-friendly interface
- Great for parenting prompts
Google Gemini
Google's AI assistant with strong research and factual capabilities.
- Completely free
- Integrated with Google services
- Good for research questions
Claude
Anthropic's AI assistant focused on safety and thoughtful, warm answers.
- Free tier available
- Safety-focused design
- Great for emotional support prompts
Perplexity
AI search engine that cites its sources — great for research you can trust.
- Free to use
- Provides sources
- Real-time information
Duck.ai
Private AI chat from DuckDuckGo — no sign-up, no tracking, chats aren't used for training.
- Free & anonymous
- No account needed
- Privacy-focused
Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft's free AI assistant — great for writing, planning, and everyday questions.
- Completely free
- Works on web & mobile
- Good for writing help
AAC & Nonverbal AI Supports
Free AI-powered tools that help nonverbal, minimally-verbal, and AAC-using individuals communicate, learn, and navigate the world.
CoughDrop AAC
Cloud-based AAC app with symbol boards; free tier available.
Be My AI (Be My Eyes)
Free AI that describes photos & surroundings — helpful for nonverbal or low-vision users.
Google Live Transcribe
Free real-time speech-to-text captioning app for Android.
Microsoft Immersive Reader
Free AI reading tool with text-to-speech, word prediction, and picture dictionary.
Voice4u AAC Lite
Free picture-based AAC communicator with text-to-speech.
Speech Blubs
AI-assisted speech practice using video modeling — free features available.
Otter.ai
AI transcription for IEP meetings, therapy sessions, and doctor visits (free tier).
AI Helpers for Adult Life
Employment & Career
Relationships & Independent Living
Rights & Financial
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