Please Don't Rain - An Accessible and Unique Weather Experience

Mobile App

The Please Don't Rain app – a unique weather application that's taking the world by storm. Well, I think it should be! And it’s found a permanent spot on my Home Screen!

Using the app is a breeze:

A screen shot of the Please don't rain application. The image at the top is a tribute to me and my guide dog Helen, and below that is my favorites list.
  1. Choose your location, from precise spots to just your hometown.
  2. Select the day you want to keep tabs on – whether it's a day at the amusement park or a leisurely walk with a furry, yellow guide dog.

That's it! The app does its magic, showing you the weather for up to 9 days ahead. And if your event is further out, it's got you covered with a countdown until the day of your event.

Want to add a personal touch? Customize the app's appearance with adorable images for different weather conditions, color schemes for widgets, and the background of the app. Mix and match to suit your style!

And for Voiceover users, this app is amazing! All images are labeled, and navigation is smooth and user-friendly, with navigation headings and consistent navigation features across the app.

Now, let's talk price – it's a steal! Just $0.99 for 3 months or $2.99 for a whole year. Skip a cup of coffee, and you've got it covered!

By the way, here's a little secret: I've been involved in testing and improving this app for accessibility with the Voiceover screen reader. As well as suggesting the Favorite locations section. The sweet dog and man image? A tribute to me and my trusty guide dog, Helen.

Get the App, and follow the developer:

Ed using a braille display during a demonstration at the MonTech office.

Ed Worrell

Ed Worrell lost his eyesight completely after undergoing 11 eye surgeries over a span of nine months, with his final surgery taking place in June 2008, just one week after marrying his wife, Becky. Together, they now operate OverHere Consulting, where they focus on accessibility and inclusion. Over the past three years, Ed has delivered presentations on accessibility at major conferences across Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, as well as with large technology companies. A guide dog handler for 13 years, Ed is currently partnered with his second dog, Helen, who helps him navigate daily life and his professional work.

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