15 Best Chromebook Accessibility Apps & Tools (2026 Guide)

The Problem: You cannot use a physical mouse or trackpad due to motor challenges like muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, or spinal cord injuries.

The Solution: Formerly “Project Gameface,” this feature is now built into every Chromebook. It uses your webcam to scan 468 points on your face. You can move the cursor by turning your head and click by smiling or raising your eyebrows. It even includes “smoothing” to stop the cursor from shaking.

Why we chose it: It works system-wide (even on login screens) and requires no expensive eye-tracking cameras.

Enabled in Settings → Accessibility

The Problem: Teachers send scanned PDFs that are just “pictures” of text, which normal screen readers cannot read.

The Solution: The browser now has Optical Character Recognition (OCR) built-in. It automatically detects text inside images or bad scans and reads it aloud. It also uses new AI voices that sound natural and less robotic, reducing listening fatigue.

Why we chose it: It makes “invisible” text accessible automatically without needing third-party tools.

Enabled in Settings → Accessibility

The Problem: Users with ADHD or processing disorders struggle to digest long, dense articles.

The Solution: You can now right-click any webpage to access “Help Me Read.” Gemini will summarize the content, simplify complex words, or let you ask questions about the article. It acts as a cognitive aid to help you focus on the meaning rather than the syntax.

Why we chose it: It processes information locally and helps users initiate tasks they might otherwise avoid.

Right-click any webpage

The Problem: Standard captions miss the emotional context of a video, or voice typing fails to understand non-standard speech.

The Solution: The new “Expressive Captions” identify sounds like laughter, applause, and sighs. For writing, the updated Dictation tool understands diverse speech patterns better than ever before, allowing for fluid voice typing even for users with dysarthria.

Why we chose it: It provides privacy-first, offline support for both hearing and speech.

Enabled in Settings → Accessibility

The Problem: You struggle with dysgraphia or dyslexia, and standard spellcheckers cannot figure out what you are trying to type.

The Solution: This is now the “Super App” of education. In 2026, it absorbed the best features of Co:Writer and Snap&Read. It includes “Neuron” word prediction that guesses what you want to write based on your topic (like predicting “Tyrannosaurus” if you are writing about dinosaurs). It also handles phonetic spelling errors that other tools miss.

Why we chose it: It combines three major apps into one toolbar, making it the gold standard for schools.

Get it on Chrome Web Store →

The Problem: You cannot type complex math problems on a standard keyboard, or you struggle to copy equations from a textbook.

The Solution: Equatio solves the “digital math problem.” You can dictate math with your voice, draw it on a touchscreen, or take a picture of a worksheet. The new “AI Math Mentor” feature even helps you solve problems step-by-step without just giving you the answer. It also includes the Desmos calculator built-in.

Why we chose it: It allows blind or motor-impaired students to do math homework independently.

Get it on Chrome Web Store →

The Problem: Reading assignments are boring, and standard robot voices make you tune out.

The Solution: Speechify uses “Celebrity” AI voices (like Snoop Dogg) to make reading entertaining. In 2026, it is no longer just a reader. The new “Voice Typing” feature cleans up your spoken dictation by removing “ums” and “ahs” automatically. It can even turn a long PDF into a podcast with two AI hosts discussing the topic.

Why we chose it: It is highly motivating for students with ADHD who need to read fast.

Get it on Chrome Web Store →

The Problem: You need a lot of different tools (dyslexia fonts, color overlays, magnifiers) but you do not want to install 10 different extensions.

The Solution: Helperbird is a “Swiss Army Knife” that bundles over 30 tools into one. It brings Microsoft’s famous “Immersive Reader” to any website on Chrome. It also respects your privacy by not tracking your browsing history.

Why we chose it: The best all-in-one alternative if you find Read&Write too expensive or complicated.

Get it on Chrome Web Store →

The Problem: You have an auditory processing disorder or hearing loss, making it hard to take notes while listening to a teacher.

The Solution: Otter provides real-time transcription for Zoom, Google Meet, and in-person lectures. The new “OtterPilot” feature automatically joins meetings to take notes for you, even if you are not there. You can also chat with the AI during class to ask questions like “What was the homework assignment mentioned 10 minutes ago?” without interrupting the teacher.

Why we chose it: It syncs audio with text so you can tap any word to hear what was said at that exact moment.

Get it on Chrome Web Store →

The Problem: You need to listen to complex academic papers or PDFs, but other apps get confused by headers, footers, and citations.

The Solution: NaturalReader is the academic alternative to Speechify. Its “Smart Filtering” automatically skips page numbers and URLs so the reading flows smoothly. It also works perfectly with Kindle Cloud Reader. A new feature even lets you clone your own voice, which helps students proofread their own essays by hearing them read back in their own tone.

Why we chose it: The best choice for university students who need to read serious academic documents.

Get it on Chrome Web Store →

The Problem: You impulsively open social media or YouTube when you should be working, and normal blockers are too easy to turn off.

The Solution: StayFocusd is famous for its “Nuclear Option.” This feature blocks distracting sites for a set time, and there is absolutely no way to cancel it once it starts. It also has a “Require Challenge” mode that forces you to complete a difficult typing test without a single error if you want to change your settings.

Why we chose it: It provides the strict external discipline that many users with ADHD need.

Get it on Chrome Web Store →

The Problem: Strict blockers feel like a punishment, which can make you anxious or frustrated.

The Solution: Forest turns staying focused into a game. When you start working, you plant a virtual seed. As long as you stay on task, the tree grows. If you visit a blocked site like Reddit, your tree dies. You can even use the coins you earn to pay for real trees to be planted in the real world.

Why we chose it: It uses positive rewards (gamification) to motivate you, which is often more effective than punishment.

Get it on Chrome Web Store →

The Problem: You lose your place while reading, skipping lines or reading the same line twice (common with dyslexia).

The Solution: BeeLine Reader adds a subtle color gradient to the text. The end of one line might be red, and the start of the next line is also red. This “color link” guides your eyes automatically to the next line. It helps you read faster and with less eye strain.

Why we chose it: It is a simple “set it and forget it” tool that works on almost every website.

Get it on Chrome Web Store →

The Problem: You get headaches from screen glare, or you find white backgrounds too bright (common with Irlen Syndrome).

The Solution: Visor dims your entire screen and adds a “reading ruler” that follows your mouse. It highlights only the line you are currently reading while darkening the rest. This stops your eyes from wandering and reduces visual stress.

Why we chose it: It is lightweight and helps focus attention strictly on the active text.

Get it on Chrome Web Store →

The Problem: You have trouble using a mouse to highlight specific text, but you don’t need a full screen reader.

The Solution: Caret Browsing lets you move a text cursor around any webpage using just your keyboard arrow keys, exactly like you do in Microsoft Word. You can hold Shift + Arrow to highlight text perfectly every time.

Why we chose it: It gives you precise control over text selection without needing fine motor control.

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