Apps+for+Students+with+Special+Needs+-+Oct19

Educators and assistive technology professionals are discovering ways to use Apple’s iPod Touch and iPad to support special education students in the classroom. Here’s what you need to know to help your kids learn with these types of assistive technology (AT).


 * Reasons to Consider an iDevice**
 * **Portability** – Their small size makes it easy for ambulatory kids to carry them around so they have the schedules, visual prompts, and communication aids with them.
 * **Easy to Use** - Finger touch driven, on screen keyboards, no mouse required.
 * **Lower Cost** - The Apple devices cost between $200-$800, significantly less than dedicated augmentative communication devices. Many apps are free or cost less than $5.00.
 * **Visually Appealing** – High quality images with lots of visuals.
 * **Ability to Import Your Photos** (the new generation iTouch and iPhone includes a camera
 * **Coolness Factor** – Makes a great tool for closing the learning gap between students with special needs and those without.

1. Accessibility Features of the iPod Touch (new generation) and iPad
Turn on the [|accessibility features]by tapping Settings - General - Accessibility and use the On/Off switches
 * VoiceOver
 * Zoom
 * White on Black
 * Mono Audio
 * Speak Auto-Text

2. Apps for Students with Special Needs
Apps for communication, reading, writing, math, organization, storytelling, music/song, art and games.


 * [|Apps for Special Needs]
 * [|iPad/iPod Touch/iPhone Apps for Special Needs Students]
 * [|Empowering Disabled Apple Users]
 * [|Teaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs] IEP Checklist

3. iPad Accessories

 * [|Otterbox]
 * [|RJ Cooper]
 * [|Stabile]
 * [|Simplism]
 * [|Pogo]