Helpful Accessories for the iPad!

     The iPad has become an impressive tool for people with disabilities. New apps for the special needs population are developed daily to help with learning in all subject areas as well as assisting in speech and in the development of fine and gross motor skills. Different accessories are available to enable the iPad to be more accessible to those with limited movement. The iPad accessories include a mounting system,
which allows the iPad to be securely attached to tables or wheelchairs for those who are unable to hold the iPad and touch screen styluses that can be used with your hand, head or mouth for those with limited mobility. There are also interfaces which link your iPad to a capability switch. The interface will only work with apps that have switch access.

     You can also find devices to help train on the physical movements needed to use an iPad.  Finger Isolation Switches and the Touch Screen Trainer Busy Box help end users focus on single finger use.  Both the Switch and the Busy Box proved positive feedback upon successful pushing of a button.  The new iPad Training Grids help users learn how to swipe in order to unlock the iPad, type with the screen keyboard and work with iTunes and Pandora apps through four different grids that can be attached to the iPad.  All of these accessories have allowed the iPad to become a more versatile and available tool for all people.