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iPad, iPod Touch and Apps Making Sense of the iWorld for Individuals with Special Needs

iPad, iPod Touch and Apps Making Sense of the iWorld for Individuals with Special Needs. Debbie Drennan, MSW. Parents Helping Parents & iTECH Services. Trainings Techsplorations T.I.P program (Early Start ages 0-3) Consultations AAC/Communication expertise Information and referral

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iPad, iPod Touch and Apps Making Sense of the iWorld for Individuals with Special Needs

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  1. iPad, iPod Touch and AppsMaking Sense of the iWorld for Individuals with Special Needs Debbie Drennan, MSW

  2. Parents Helping Parents & iTECH Services PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11 • 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

  3. Overview of Presentation Participants will; • Learn about the built in features of iDevices • Learn how to manage the Apps in iTunes • Find out about a variety of apps in different areas, and find out where to learn more • Have a chance to share knowledge! PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  4. Before We Begin… • Apps list not exhaustive-just a sample of what is available • iDevices and Apps for Assistive Technology and/or AAC (Communication) should be considered in conjunction with an evaluation by a qualified specialist as part of a comprehensive plan PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  5. Before the Device… • What's the task?  • What is the student/clients's level of performance at this time? • What is the student/clients'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? PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  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 PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  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 PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  8. iPod Touch: Wi-Fi only 8GB to 64GB $229-$399 4 hours to charge, 7-14 hours playtime per charge 2 cameras, front and back iPad2: Wi-Fi only:16-64GB, $499-$699 Wi-Fi and 3G:16-64GB, $629-$829 3-5 hours to charge, around 10 hour battery life 2 cameras, front and back Device Details PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  9. Features of Operating System • Voice Over • Zoom • Restrictions • Auto-Correction, Auto-Capitalization • International Keyboards • Font Size • White on Black PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  10. Where Do I Find all these?Settings-General • Under Accessibility: • Voice Over: Three finger scroll, Braille Bluetooth hook-up available, Web and Language Adjustments • 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 • Restrictions-Sets 4 digit code to restrict access to certain apps PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  11. Calendar with Alerts (if desired) Contacts Photos (picture library) Camera Voice Memo Notes Clock iTunes iPod (Music library) Safari App Store Game Center You Tube Maps Mail Face Time (iPad2 and iPod Touch) Apps that are Included PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  12. Education Can use a Cart for updating, loading apps en masse (PowerSync Cart, http://apple.bretford.com/products/ ) App licensing for education available (http://www.apple.com/itunes/education/ ) Do NOT need to have credit card “on file” in iTunes to have account Personal Must have your iTunes account on device to update or add apps Can have multiple accounts on one device, but can only sync to one computer, or lose the apps from the other account Up to 5 devices for personal use per app App and Device Management Recommend: Once a week updating for devices/apps! PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  13. And Now, Apps! • Areas covered • Vision • Organization • Reading support • Writing support PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  14. Vision Apps • LookTel Money Reader (EyeNote-free app by government, not as good) • Zoom Reader • Sendero LookAround GPS • VizWiz More Apps can be found at http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/article/iphone-ipad-apps-for-magnification-and-vision-support PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  15. LookTel Money Reader- $1.99 • Point camera at US bills, it will orally tell you what the bill is. PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  16. ZoomReader- $19.99 • Using camera, magnifies up to 4x, reads text out loud, can vary speed of output, pitch, can highlight, etc PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  17. Sendero LookAround GPS- $4.99 • Using GPS and vibration features of device, it tells you where you are, and nearest points of interest (defaults to restaurants). Works best outside. PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  18. VizWiz- free • Allows user to use camera to take a picture/ask a question, then choose to ask Web Workers, or the IQ Engine (image identifier), Email someone or Twitter feed to get the answer PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  19. Organization Apps • Evernote • Awesome Note • mSecure Additional Apps can be found at http://www.ocali.org/up_archive_doc/Apps_Designed_with_Disability_in_Mind.pdf under Organization/Study Skills PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  20. Evernote- free • Multi-platform cloud sharing tool. Can take notes in multiple ways, save them to the cloud account, then share them or pull them down on almost any device PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  21. Awesome Note- $3.99/ $4.99 • Can create own folders to save notes, ideas, etc. Syncs with Google Docs, can set alarms for reminders. Calendar integrated into it. PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  22. mSecure -$4.99 • Remember one password, and store all the other passwords and important information in it PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  23. Reading Support • iBooks with Voice Over enabled • Read2Go • RFB&D • Speak It! For More apps, go to http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/article/apps-for-literacy-support PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  24. Read2Go- not available yet, $19.99 • For Bookshare members, will be able to read and store Bookshare books on the iDevices! Targeted to come out soon. www.bookshare.org PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  25. RFB&D Audio- $19.99 • For Learning Ally members, allows their books to be played on idevices- New name and website for RFB&D- http://www.learningally.org PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  26. Speak It! - $1.99 • Copy text into app from emails, web, etc, and have it read with high quality voices. Highlights as it reads. PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  27. Writing Apps • Typ-O HD • AudioNote • High School Special MAX (8in1) by Essay Writing Wizard • Popplet See Literacy list (previous section) for more apps PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  28. Typ-O HD (iPad only)- $14.99 • Word Prediction, also reads text out loud as you write. Four dictionary sizes available, Four voices available. PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  29. AudioNote- $4.99 • Works like the LiveScribe- can type or write text while recording, then play back notes, with audio tagged to notes. PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  30. High School Special MAX -$17.99 • Writing Prompt application, includes 1. Four Independent Writing Pages - Notes, Outline, Bibliography, and Essay.2.  Assignment Prompt Page with Due Date.3.  Automatic one button compilation of your Essay and Bibliography, and emailing to address of your choice.4.  Capability to email more than one writing page in the same email.5.  One Button Back Up Capability PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  31. Popplet! -$4.99 • Easy to use mind-mapping tool. Allows combination of text, drawings and photos. PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  32. Peripherals • Cases • Stands and Mounts • Bluetooth Switches and Keyboards • Stylus/Pointers/Keyguards • Tornado Switch Interface (available summer 2011) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5XcBBy0I9g PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  33. Cases • Things to ask: • Portability • Durability • Mounting needs • Otterbox $89.95 (iPad 2) to $29.95 (iPod touch) http://www.otterbox.com • RJ Cooper iPad Ultimate Carry Case $99 www.rjcooper.com • AMDI iPad iAdapter-$198 (version 1 only) http://www.amdi.net/store/iadapter.html • Button Cover- BubCap Home Button Cover-$5 for 4 bubcap.com PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  34. Stands and Mounts • RAM Mounts- $36-$48 depending on type http://www.ram-mount.com/Products/WheelchairMounts/tabid/2562/Default.aspx • CJT Mounting- cjtmounting.com • RJ Cooper stands and mounts www.rjcooper.com • MountMe! Freedom II - http://www.mount-me.com/ PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  35. Bluetooth Switches and Keyboards • Switches: • Bluetooth Switch Interface- $99, Super-Switch $149 www.rjcooper.com • Blue2-Pedal switches- $149 www.ablenetinc.com • Keyboards: • Many available- some built into cases. Best option, do a google search with needed features PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  36. 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 • Make a stylus into a head/hand pointer- http://www.rjcooper.com/tablet-pointer/index.html • Keyguards- http://www.laseredpics.biz/servlet/the-Adaptive-Technologies-Supplies/Categories PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  37. More Information, Please! • http://a4cwsn.com/ Apps for Children with Special Needs- app videos • http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/library/faqs Spectronics has lists of apps for certain areas, ie, communication, reading, etc • www.ocali.org Has lists of apps with descriptions in certain areas in Document Archive • http://autismepicenter.com/TEST/autism-apps.shtml Reviews of apps • http://iphoneapplicationlist.com/apps/ Unofficial list of apps for iphone/ipad broken down into categories PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  38. Other Useful Tools • Freeappalert.com Lists apps that are free for a short time-can sign up for email alerts • http://momswithapps.com Group of family friendly app developers who blog about apps, and offer Free App Fridays PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

  39. Your Turn! • Highlight YOUR favorite apps, YOUR experiences using the iPad/IPod touch with your child/student/client, and tips you have to help others! PHP’s iTECH Center 6/11

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