PCHA Mobile App

🗣️ Meet the PCHA App: Your Voice-Driven Physical Activity Tracker

Designed for the Blind and Low-Vision Community

Staying active should be simple, accessible, and empowering—especially for blind and low-vision people.

That’s why we developed the PCHA (Personal and Conversational Health Assistant) App — a voice-controlled mobile health app that helps you manage your daily physical activity through easy, spoken conversations.

Key Features:

• Track your steps, exercise time, and walking distance
• Ask about your health stats with your voice
• Get personalized activity suggestions
• Receive reminders to stay on track
• Fully compatible with Apple Watch and iPhone

What Makes PCHA Different?

Unlike many fitness apps that rely on visual feedback, PCHA was designed with blind and low-vision users in mind. With a minimalist interface, screen reader compatibility, and simple voice interactions, PCHA offers a more accessible and empowering way to stay healthy.

Diagram showing the PCHA app system for blind and low-vision users. It includes user voice input, AI-based health recommendations, physical activity tracking via iPhone and Apple Watch, and data syncing to a secure server.

Tested & Trusted

PCHA has been tested by blind and low-vision persons across the U.S., and feedback from real users helped shape every feature. Whether you prefer touch or voice, PCHA gives you options that work for your lifestyle.

Want to try it out?

If you’re interested in downloading and using the PCHA app, send us an email at: a11yhealthlab@illinois.edu Let’s build a more inclusive future in fitness—one step at a time.