AbilityMic update: Android open beta, accessibility rebuild + first school pilot

Hi everyone,

A quick update from AbilityMic since our launch two months ago.

What's new

- Android open beta on Google Play: anyone can join here: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.kierepka.abilitymic

- Available on iOS, Windows and Linux, so one AAC tool works on tablets, laptops and desktops.

- Accessibility-first UI rebuild: the interface now targets WCAG AAA, with 56px+ touch targets, high-contrast themes and a calmer visual style. It's easier to use for people with motor or visual impairments. It also supports Switch Control, switch scanning, dwell activation and VoiceOver.

What we're building next

We're working toward AbilityMic Agent OS, which turns AbilityMic from an app into a full communication shell. The AAC board, smart home control (HomeKit, Home Assistant) and emergency SOS will live in one accessible place, so users can talk, control their surroundings and call for help without leaving their voice.

Why it matters

Bigger targets and higher contrast mean fewer mis-taps and less fatigue. Because AbilityMic works offline first, a user's voice keeps working without internet at school, in a clinic or at home. The interface is available in 16 languages.

Tested with real therapy, not just in the lab

A speech-language therapist is actively testing AbilityMic in practice and helps shape our AAC content. On October 7 we also start our first pilot at a special-education school in Zamość, Poland.

Get involved

Join the Android beta and tell us what works and what doesn't. Are you a speech therapist, a school or a care facility interested in a pilot? Reply here or reach out via abilitymic.com.

Question for you

If you use AAC, or support someone who does: what's the one thing current AAC apps get wrong that an "AAC operating system" should fix?

Mateusz, founder of AbilityMic
Ela, AAC Specialist