Mobile phones as assistive technology

Background: Modern assistive technologies use mobile devices, such as smartphones, to increase accessibility for people with special needs. These devices integrate a variety of technological solutions to provide real-time assistance with communication, navigation, and daily activities. Objective: Demonstrating the leading role of smartphones as portable universal assistive technologies. Methods: Overview of solutions integrated into mobile devices, implemented in their software and connected as peripherals. Results: The very high usability of mobile assistive technologies has been shown for people with various disabilities. Conclusions: The rapid development of AI is contributing to the increased use of mobile devices as assistive technology. As AI becomes more advanced, mobile devices will play an even greater role in providing accessibility for people with disabilities.