Accessibility: Claude as an Assistive Tool
One of AI's most meaningful uses gets the least attention: as an assistive tool. Claude can adapt information to you — your pace, your format, your language — which can be genuinely leveling.
Ways it helps
- Dyslexia / reading load — "rewrite this in short, simple sentences," "summarize the key points," "explain this in plain language."
- Low vision — pair with voice mode to listen and dictate; ask for clean, well-structured text that screen readers handle well.
- Neurodivergence / focus (ADHD, etc.) — "break this into a checklist," "what's the one next step?", turn a wall of text into a clear plan, draft the email you're stuck on.
- Language learners — translate, simplify, explain idioms, practice conversation, or get the same idea at different difficulty levels.
- Anxiety around writing — get a non-judgmental first draft to react to, lowering the barrier to starting.
Prompts to try
Rewrite this so it's easy to read: short sentences, simple words, one idea per
line. Keep all the meaning. Text: {paste}
Turn this into a step-by-step checklist with the single most important step
marked. {paste}
Explain this in {your language}, then give me 3 phrases to practice.
Keep in mind
- It's an aid, not a clinician. For health/medical/legal decisions, consult a professional — verify anything important (Responsible Use).
- Voice and mobile make it available wherever you are (Voice Mode, Mobile).
- Your data is yours — share only what you're comfortable with (Privacy).
:::tip The site itself AILmanac aims to be accessible too — clear language, level badges, keyboard-navigable, good contrast. Found an accessibility issue? Tell us. :::