Helpful & Practical

Tools

A small collection of helpful tools built for everyday life. Private, simple, and free to use. More will be added here over time.

Golden Reader

Take a photo of a receipt, label, or page of text, and this tool will read it aloud to you. Completely private. Nothing is ever uploaded or saved.

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Helpful Hand

A gentle toggle that explains what buttons do, right here on our site and on other websites too, in warm, reassuring words.

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Live Magnifier

Turn your camera into a real-time magnifying glass, with zoom, high contrast, and a freeze-frame option. Completely private.

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Voice Notes

Speak, and this tool types out what you said. Good for jotting something down when typing is difficult.

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Getting Connected

Plain-language help finding affordable internet service and a device, if you need one. Choose your state to see what's available.

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The Food Guide

Plain-language food guidance for common conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and gluten sensitivity, with adjustable text, read-aloud, and printing built in.

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Housing for Seniors

Pick your state and find help paying rent, senior and affordable housing, staying in your own home, and what to do about unfair treatment, with a printable checklist.

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Legal Aid for Seniors

Pick your state and find free legal help for people 60 and older, with help for wills and powers of attorney, benefits, scams, housing, and more, plus a printable checklist.

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