The iPad: Accessories and Accessibility

1. The iPad: Accessories and Accessibility AT Network at CSUN Presenter: Debbie Drennan Parents Helping Parents iTECH Center

2. 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 (855)727-5775 toll free PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

3. 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 PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

4. 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? Don’t forget SETT! PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

5. A Word on Apps • Feature matching! • Iapp evaluation rubrichttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/22251188/iapp%20evaluation%20Rubric.xlsx • Created by Jeannette Van Houten, M.Ed.ATP • Websites for assisting in searching for apps PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

6. 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 PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

7. 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) PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

8. Using iPad for AAC: What isn’t 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 PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

9. Accessories • Can make iPad viable tool for some • Required for those using iPad for communication • Can extend the life of an iPad PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

10. Accessories • Cases • Stands and Mounts • Bluetooth Switches and Keyboards • Stylus/Pointers/Keyguards • Screen protectors and cleaners PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

11. Cases • Things to ask: • Portability • Durability vs. Ease of Use • Mounting needs • Case features PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

12. Cases • Otterbox $89.95 (iPad 2)http://www.otterbox.com • RJ Cooper iPad Ultimate Carry Case $99www.rjcooper.com • AMDI iPad iAdapter1 ($198) and iAdapter2($265)-http://www.amdi.net/store/iadapter.html • iBallz ($19.95-$34.95)http://iballz.info/ • Griffin Technology Survivor $79http://www.griffintechnology.com/ipad/cases • Big Gripswww.biggrips.com • iBack Flip http://ibackflip.com/ • iPad Flex case (out soon) http://www.ipadflex.com/ PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

13. Do It Yourself Options • Attaching a strap to a case for ease of carrying PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

14. 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 PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

15. 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.com/ProductCart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=0&idproduct=216 PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

16. Stands and Mounts • Do-It-Yourself Stands and Mounts • Therese Willkomm www.atinnh.org • http://www.youtube.com/user/ATinNH?blend=1&ob=0&v=j1pTvtAQjUU&lr=1 Use SeaSucker, flagpole holders, Modular Hose, Velcro and Cloroplast PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

17. 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 PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

18. Other Access Options • Tornadowww.orincom - it’s coming! • iPortal-http://www.dynamiccontrols.com/iportal • For Power Wheelchair users using DX2 joystick • Hookhttp://www.ablenetinc.com/Assistive-Technology/Mobile-Device-Access/Hook-iPod-Switch-Access • For iPod/iPhone only • Controls music with switch PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

19. Stylus/Pointers/Keyguards • Stylus- many available- Pogo, Targus, etc. or, make your own- http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/05/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- PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

20. 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 PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

21. Screen Protectors/Cleaners • InvisibleShieldhttp://www.zagg.com • Ivisorhttp://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 PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

22. 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 PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

23. Questions on Accessories What are YOUR favorites?What hasn’t been mentioned? PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

24. iOS 5 Operating System and Accessibility PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

25. General Hardware Features • Power Button • Home Button • Slide Switch • Volume Button • Camera • Mic PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

26. 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 PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

27. Voice Over Zoom Auto-Correction, Auto-Capitalization International Keyboards Font Size up to 56 White on Black Support for Bluetooth Braille displays Speak Selection (OS 5) Assistive Touch (OS 5) MultiTasking Gestures (OS 5) Reader Features of Operating System PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

28. 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 PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

29. Calendar with Alerts Contacts Photos (picture library) Camera Voice Memo Notes Clock iTunes iPod (Music library) Safari App Store Game Center YouTube Maps Mail Apps that are Included PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

30. New to OS 5 • Face Time • Notification Center • Reminders • Twitter • iCloud • iMessage • Newstand • Reader for articles on the internet PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

31. Using Voice Over • With iBooks • Changing VoiceOver settings http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-dQI6S6_Hw PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

32. Using Assistive Touch PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12

33. Parents Helping Parents iTECH Contact Information Sobrato Center for Nonprofits-San Jose 1400 Parkmoor Ave, Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95126 408-727-5775 www.php.com PHP’s iTECH Center 2/12