The iPad: Accessories and Accessibility

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The iPad Accessories and Accessibility

• AT Network at CSUN
• Presenter Debbie Drennan
• Parents Helping Parents
• iTECH Center

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Parents Helping Parents iTECH Services

• Trainings
• Techsplorations
• T.I.P program (Early Start ages 0-3)
• Consultations
• AAC/Communication expertise
• Information and referral
• Toy-switch surgeon
• Member, AT Network of California
• www.php.com [phone] toll free

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Overview of Presentation

• Overview of accessories for the iPad, including
  stands, cases, speakers, switches, etc. that can
  make iPad more accessible
• Hands-on with iPad OS5 built-in accessibility
  features

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Before the Device

• What's the task? 
• What is the student/client's level of performance
  at this time?
• What is the student/client's level of
  participation at this time?
• What are the features the student/client needs? 
• How does the iPad AND THE APP you are considering
  match those tasks and features? 
• What data do you have that the student/client can
  use the iPad for those tasks?
• What's the expected benefit to the student/client?

Dont forget SETT!
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A Word on Apps

• Feature matching!
• Iapp evaluation rubric http//dl.dropbox.com/u/222
  51188/iapp20evaluation20Rubric.xlsx
• Created by Jeannette Van Houten, M.Ed.ATP
• Websites for assisting in searching for apps

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Why use iDevices?

• Ease of Interface
• Socially Acceptable- cool
• One device can be used for a variety of goals
  communication, reading, writing, etc
• Lightweight and Portable
• Economical, especially in comparison to dedicated
  AAC devices
• Readily Available

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The Downside..

• Potential for Theft
• Easy to Lose
• Management of apps requires time for all the
  updates
• Potentially need time to set up each device for
  each user
• Easy for device to become an entertainment tool
• Funding (in some states Medicaid is now paying
  for iPad and apps- CA is apps only still)

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Using iPad for AAC What isnt available

• Training on app (limited to YouTube videos, etc.)
• Technical support using iPad as AAC
• Limited alternative access
• Limited speaker volume control
• App for monitoring use
• Performance measurement
• Outcomes measurement
• Infra-red ECU functions

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Accessories

• Can make iPad viable tool for some
• Required for those using iPad for communication
• Can extend the life of an iPad

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Accessories

• Cases
• Stands and Mounts
• Bluetooth Switches and Keyboards
• Stylus/Pointers/Keyguards
• Screen protectors and cleaners

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Cases

• Things to ask
• Portability
• Durability vs. Ease of Use
• Mounting needs
• Case features

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Cases

• Otterbox 89.95 (iPad 2) http//www.otterbox.com
  
• RJ Cooper iPad Ultimate Carry Case 99
  www.rjcooper.com
• AMDI iPad iAdapter1 (198) and iAdapter2(265)-htt
  p//www.amdi.net/store/iadapter.html
• iBallz (19.95-34.95) http//iballz.info/
• Griffin Technology Survivor 79
  http//www.griffintechnology.com/ipad/cases
• Big Grips www.biggrips.com
• iBack Flip http//ibackflip.com/
• iPad Flex case (out soon) http//www.ipadflex.com/
  

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Do It Yourself Options

• Attaching a strap to a case for ease of carrying

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Stands and Mounts

• Modularhose iPad kit (75) -http//www.modularhose
  .com/applications/mh-at-kits/90670
• CJT Mounting- cjtmounting.com
• iPad security plate plus wheelchair mounting
  systems
• RJ Cooper stands and mounts www.rjcooper.com

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Stands and Mounts

• MountMe! Freedom II www.mount-me.com
• Enabling Devices- www.enablingdevices.com
• Daessy mounts- www.daessy.com
• Works only with hard-backed cases, i.e., iAdapter
  or Otterbox
• SeaSucker/RAM iPad holder- http//www.seasucker.co
  m/ProductCart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory0idproduc
  t216

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Stands and Mounts

• Do-It-Yourself Stands and Mounts
• Therese Willkomm www.atinnh.org
• http//www.youtube.com/user/ATinNH?blend1ob0v
  j1pTvtAQjUUlr1
• Use SeaSucker, flagpole holders, Modular Hose,
  Velcro and Cloroplast

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Bluetooth Switches Keyboards

• Switches
• Bluetooth Switch Interface- 99, Super-Switch
  149 www.rjcooper.com
• Blue2-Pedal switches- 149 www.ablenetinc.com
• Works as a space bar on iPad
• Can turn on/off iPad, works within certain apps
  only

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Other Access Options

• Tornado www.orincom - its coming!
• iPortal- http//www.dynamiccontrols.com/iportal
• For Power Wheelchair users using DX2 joystick
• Hook http//www.ablenetinc.com/Assistive-Technolog
  y/Mobile-Device-Access/Hook-iPod-Switch-Access
• For iPod/iPhone only
• Controls music with switch

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Stylus/Pointers/Keyguards

• Stylus- many available- Pogo, Targus, etc. or,
  make your own- http//blog.makezine.com/archive/20
  10/05/collins-lab-diy-ipad-stylus.html
• Stylus no longer needs electric conduit in it-
  look for cushion bottom on it
• Make a stylus into a head/hand pointer-

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Stylus/Pointers/Keyguards

• Keyguards-
• Certain app configurations, i.e., Proloquo2Go,
  TypOHD, etc. 19.95 http//www.laseredpics.biz
• iPad keyboard in landscape mode-110
  http//www.turningpointtechnology.com
• Button Cover- BubCap Home Button Cover-5 for 4
  bubcap.com

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Screen Protectors/Cleaners

• InvisibleShield http//www.zagg.com
• Ivisor http//store.moshimonde.com/ipad.html
• Do it Yourself
• 1 gallon ziplock bags with holes cut out for
  speaker and camera, packing tape to seal
• 4 gauge clear vinyl tablecloth
• Can then add textures or visual prompts with
  puffy paint to above two

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Screen Protectors/Cleaners

• Cleaners
• SQUEEgit-http//cleanergear.com/
• iKlear- www.klearscreen.com
• Few drops baby shampoo with water
• Hospitals encase in gallon Ziplock bags, then
  discard bag after use

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Questions on Accessories
What are YOUR favorites?What hasnt been
mentioned?
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iOS 5 Operating System and Accessibility
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General Hardware Features

• Power Button
• Home Button
• Slide Switch
• Volume Button
• Camera
• Mic

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General Software Features

• Copy/Paste
• Selecting an image
• Editing a document
• Pairing with Bluetooth
• Updating apps
• Turning on/off violence
• Restrictions
• Organizing apps into folders

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Features of Operating System

• Support for Bluetooth Braille displays
• Speak Selection (OS 5)
• Assistive Touch (OS 5)
• MultiTasking Gestures (OS 5)
• Reader

• Voice Over
• Zoom
• Auto-Correction, Auto-Capitalization
• International Keyboards
• Font Size up to 56
• White on Black

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Where Do I Find These?Settings-General

• Under Accessibility
• Zoom Double-Tap with three fingers to zoom, use
  three fingers to move around screen when on
• Large Text- goes up to 56 point text in built in
  apps
• White on Black
• Speak Auto-text- Speaks auto-corrections and
  capitalizations out loud

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Apps that are Included

• Calendar with Alerts
• Contacts
• Photos (picture library)
• Camera
• Voice Memo
• Notes
• Clock

• iTunes
• iPod (Music library)
• Safari
• App Store
• Game Center
• YouTube
• Maps
• Mail

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New to OS 5

• Face Time
• Notification Center
• Reminders
• Twitter
• iCloud
• iMessage
• Newstand
• Reader for articles on the internet

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Using Voice Over

• With iBooks
• Changing VoiceOver settings

http//www.youtube.com/watch?vT-dQI6S6_Hw
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Using Assistive Touch
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Parents Helping Parents iTECH Contact
Information

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• 1400 Parkmoor Ave, Suite 100
• San Jose, CA 95126
• 408-727-5775
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