The iPad was Apple's latest device, launched in early 2010.
It is a touchscreen tablet computer, in fact almost a large iPod touch. It can be used to read books, watch movies, listen to music, play games; and for general web and e-mail access. It measures 9.56 inches high, 7.47 inches wide, 0.5 inches thick, and weighs 1.5 pounds. You can currently purchase an iPad with 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB memory. The iPad runs the same operating system as the iPod Touch and iPhone. It uses wi-fi or a mobile data connection to browse the Internet, load and stream media, and install software, but you need a USB cable in order to synchronise the iPad with iTunes or a PC.
Accessibility
All of the Apps on the iPod Touch are included in the iPad. According to the Apple website, there are thousands of Apps now available for the iPad, with more being added to the list every day. Many of the Apps and already installed features, are specifically aimed at people with disabilities.
According to SameDifference, The RNIB has praised Apple for the accessibility features built in to the iPad, which makes it easier for blind and partially-sighted people to use the touch-screen, tablet-style computer. The charity said the voice-over feature was particularly useful for ebooks, allowing iPad users to download dozens of titles from Apple’s iBookstore and have them read aloud. Accessibility features can be activated by users the first time they register their iPad through iTunes. See the original article . . .
The researchers of Trace Center told the media that anyone who is suffering from stroke, cerebral palsy or ALS can actually expect a lot from Apple ipad. They cited out the examples of Alzheimer patients and brain surgery aftermaths where people tend to employ graphic based communication rather than the verbal one. This is exactly where Apple’s Ipad comes into play. Moving on the same line we have Assistive Ware who have already gone ahead to download and put to use a communicative iPad application by the name of “Proloquo2Go”. It was said that the application serves to function for all those who have a speech problem to go ahead and adopt themselves to speak through symbols or by typing in words. The symbols or the speech will then be converted automatically as in normal voice. Similarly anyone who finds it difficult to read, iPad’s book reader shall read it aloud for them. Source . . .
New Apple iPad2 launched
A new, lighter and thinner iPad has just been launched by Apple. Read more about it and it's rivals here . . . . . . .
Official Apple iPad promo video
Apparently you CAN use an Apple Magic mouse with the ipad - provided it has been 'jailbroken'. Check out Simonblog for the details. Probably not recommended unless you're not bothered about losing your warranty.
Specialist assistive technology designers like RJ Cooper have successfully developed a Switch interface for it. This follows closely on the heels of a specially adapted iPad compatible headpointer (scroll down the page).
On an Apple forum recently, it was said that the iPad was designed purely for touchscreen use and was never intended to be used with a mouse or alternative input method (other than their own dock connected keyboard). Well, we now have a switch which works with it. A mouse can be used on a 'jailbroken' iPad. How long before we also see a joystick which works with it?
So you want to Jailbreak your iPad? Check out the PCWorld guide on how to do it . . .
iPad Accessories suppiers
It is a touchscreen tablet computer, in fact almost a large iPod touch. It can be used to read books, watch movies, listen to music, play games; and for general web and e-mail access. It measures 9.56 inches high, 7.47 inches wide, 0.5 inches thick, and weighs 1.5 pounds. You can currently purchase an iPad with 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB memory. The iPad runs the same operating system as the iPod Touch and iPhone. It uses wi-fi or a mobile data connection to browse the Internet, load and stream media, and install software, but you need a USB cable in order to synchronise the iPad with iTunes or a PC.Accessibility
All of the Apps on the iPod Touch are included in the iPad. According to the Apple website, there are thousands of Apps now available for the iPad, with more being added to the list every day. Many of the Apps and already installed features, are specifically aimed at people with disabilities.
According to SameDifference, The RNIB has praised Apple for the accessibility features built in to the iPad, which makes it easier for blind and partially-sighted people to use the touch-screen, tablet-style computer. The charity said the voice-over feature was particularly useful for ebooks, allowing iPad users to download dozens of titles from Apple’s iBookstore and have them read aloud. Accessibility features can be activated by users the first time they register their iPad through iTunes. See the original article . . .
The researchers of Trace Center told the media that anyone who is suffering from stroke, cerebral palsy or ALS can actually expect a lot from Apple ipad. They cited out the examples of Alzheimer patients and brain surgery aftermaths where people tend to employ graphic based communication rather than the verbal one. This is exactly where Apple’s Ipad comes into play. Moving on the same line we have Assistive Ware who have already gone ahead to download and put to use a communicative iPad application by the name of “Proloquo2Go”. It was said that the application serves to function for all those who have a speech problem to go ahead and adopt themselves to speak through symbols or by typing in words. The symbols or the speech will then be converted automatically as in normal voice. Similarly anyone who finds it difficult to read, iPad’s book reader shall read it aloud for them. Source . . .
New Apple iPad2 launched
A new, lighter and thinner iPad has just been launched by Apple. Read more about it and it's rivals here . . . . . . .
Official Apple iPad promo video
Apparently you CAN use an Apple Magic mouse with the ipad - provided it has been 'jailbroken'. Check out Simonblog for the details. Probably not recommended unless you're not bothered about losing your warranty.
Specialist assistive technology designers like RJ Cooper have successfully developed a Switch interface for it. This follows closely on the heels of a specially adapted iPad compatible headpointer (scroll down the page).
| The iPad cordless 'super switch' from RJ Cooper It works through Bluetooth 2.1 for simple pairing and range of over 50 ft. Any app that has been programmed for switch access can apparently use the iPad Super Switch. And according to RJ Cooper, all AAC app developers *are* incorporating switch access, eventually, and which will work with their devices. More information and images of the Superswitch . . . |  |
On an Apple forum recently, it was said that the iPad was designed purely for touchscreen use and was never intended to be used with a mouse or alternative input method (other than their own dock connected keyboard). Well, we now have a switch which works with it. A mouse can be used on a 'jailbroken' iPad. How long before we also see a joystick which works with it?
| VoiceOver screenreader and Zoom magnifier | Easy enough for a 99 year old! |
Applications
| Proloquo2go Proloquo2Go, the augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) system, is now available for the iPad  Find out more about Proloquo2go . . . | Making head pointers work with the iPad How do you use a headpointer with an iPad touchscreen. It's not pressure sensitive and is only responsive to small amounts of electricity that your body produces. In other words, you normally need to physically touch it for it to work.
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iPad Apps in general (this section under development
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| iPad 'Brushes' App | Tapped-in | |
| Dragon Naturally Speaking for the iPad Dragon Dictation is a voice recognition app powered by Dragon Naturally Speaking that allows you to speak and instantly see your text or email messages on the iPad™, iPhone™ or iPod touch™. More information about Dragon on the iPad . . . Review of the Dragon App for the iPad . . . | Dragon on the iPad | |
Use your iPad as an environmental control unit | Brain Pop App The BrainPOP Featured Movie app delivers fresh, animated movies every day, with content relevant to significant historical and current events. After watching the Featured Movie, students can test their new knowledge with the accompanying interactive quiz. It's had some great reviews. See the reviews . . . | |
| Using an iPad with the nose | Connect the iPad to a larger screen | |
| Handwriting recognition App for iPad |
So you want to Jailbreak your iPad? Check out the PCWorld guide on how to do it . . .
iPad Accessories suppiers
- ChinaBolton. iPad keyboard, iPad camera connectors etc