input? What kind of output does the device need to make? What kinds of access options are available on the iPad? What kinds of tasks does the student need to perform using the device? Does it interface well with the students environment?
for the individual or group using the app Has output capability for the individual or group using the app Navigation and general operation of the app is appropriate to the functioning level of the persons using App is age-appropriate Has Teacher Options for tracking progress and creating profiles Evaluation Rubric for Educational Apps
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Otterbox Utility Series Latch Modular Hose iPad Kit iPad Guitar Mount Griffin Loop Griffin A-Frame Stand for iPad Ergoflex Phone Arm PadPivot Ram Mount Mount Guys iPad Super Stander Predictable Video AT in NH DIY
Large Text (large text settings for the system) • White on Black (high contrast settings) • Triple Click Home (activation on-the-fly) Available Options
same time ◦ Use Right/Left Arrows to move around apps To Open Apps ◦ Up/Down arrows at the same time Move to the next screen ◦ Option + Left/Right Arrow First/Last App ◦ Ctrl + Up/Down Arrow Keyboard Help ◦ Ctrl + Option + K (Esc to exit) VoiceOver Quick Nav
iPad Photos organized in “Albums” Allows you to attach text and voice to your images Recorded speech and import your own images Single tap to select http://asoft664.accrisoft.com/district287/in dex.php?src=gendocs&ref=Click_n_Talk Price: $2.99
iPad Category-based communication Helps pre-speech toddlers or kids with communication disabilities Confirm all choices with a yes/no screen for more accuracy of communication. Content is arranged into 9 categories, 20 categories are available in the full version Can help child learn about shapes, colors, and letters with provided content in Full version Can add, edit, or change categories www.miasapps.com Price: Free without speech, $9.99 upgrade for audio ON IPAD
with some scenes, but can import your own Designed to construct communication books and pages with visual scene displays 5 synthesized voices Swipe to move between visual scene displays Sound areas can be added to the visual scene display No message window and no way to combining language to construct sentences www.goodkarmaapplications.com Price: $9.99
iPad Uses recorded speech Uses Ablenet symbol library Can import own images Several boards to create, boards can be linked Small number of boards provided Simple to use; latest version is Super Switch (RJ Cooper) compatible www.ablenetinc.com/Assistive- Technology/Communication/SoundingBoard Price: $59.99
and iPad Male and Female Voices available Range of clip art and words available to customize Can customize what the buttons “say”, but cannot add buttons Words/phrases do not go into the message window Has a message window for pop-up keyboard for typing in your own text Single tap to select, requires swiping horizontally and vertically 3 ways to speak: a. 100’s of built-in phrases over dozens of categories b. Program buttons to speak custom messages c. Text-to-speech AutoVerbal GirlTalk and AutoVerbal GuyTalk available for $4.99/each www.notiesoftware.com Price: $9.99 ON IPAD
unique and dynamic way Provides an easy, and highly motivating, start with over 50 pre-made context vocabularies Comes with more than 11,000 SymbolStix® symbols Use the camera and photo albums of the iPhone or iPad to create your own symbols Comes with 5 US English, high quality Acapela voices; one boy, one girl, two women and one male voice for both iPhone, iPod touch and iPad $99.99 Tobii Technology http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sono- flex/id463697022?mt=8 YouTube Tutorials http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibgSEx4AIIg
vocabulary of over 7000 items Acapela voices: North American English male, female, girl, and boy. Includes close to 8000 symbols from SymbolStix. Use a “VocaSpace” vocabulary set which is made up largely of category folders. (Basics, my spaces, alternative keyboard, starters, spaces, etc.) List or grid views Picture or text-based communication Automatic conjugation of verbs Automatic plurals and possessives for nouns Quick access to recently used items for the last 15 minutes, hour, and as far back as one week. Email support available; switch access available by the end of the summer External speakers may be needed for iPod www.proloquo2go.com Price: $189.99 ON IPAD
Single tap on cell to activate 5 voices and recorded speech for customized cells Price: $0.99 Answers: YesNo HD – iPad version, will save up to 6 custom pages, 2 cells each for $3.99 Can import your own images www.simplifiedtouch.com Price: upgrade to 24+ pages with in-app purchase of $3.99 ON IPAD
4.3 or later 4 views: an alphabetic letterboard, a qwerty keyboard, editing view and a numberboard 3 word prediction slots available 1 male and 1 female voice available www.imean.mobi Price: $4.99
and iPad Claims to combine “location and vocabulary to produce efficient communication” Male or female synthesized speech Uses GPS features (not on iPod Touch), to track your location and suggest appropriate vocabulary for you Vocabulary is offered in a list view, text only Keyboard is available for typing into text-to- speech www.locabulary.com Price: Free
“no” buttons for simple usage No speech output Scrollable lists of having/feeling statements and want statements provide quick and easy communication Custom messages input and saved by the user Pain page facilitates quick and easy expression of pain. Slider displays one to ten pain scale. Body illustration provides clarity Message window for sentence construction www.eamonnandian.com/index.php Price: Free ON IPAD
can save you over 50% of the taps required to input your sentences Core Phrases Grid offers common phrases to enable faster & easier conversation Text Prediction that learns the words & names you use and makes self-expression easier Bluetooth keyboard support. Just press Enter to Speak! Three keyboard layouts so that you can find the one that's best for you Choice of male or female voices No WiFi or 3G connection required http://verballyapp.com/about_us.html Price: Free