SimplyWorks for iPad Part 2: Joystick and Keyboard Access
In my previous blog post, I talked about SimplyWorks for iPad from Pretorian (and also offered by Inclusive Technology). In that post, I covered the switch access options available with this interface....
View ArticleISTE Webinar on iOS6 Accessibility and Alternative Access to the iPad
Last week I was lucky enough to team up with Luis Perez and deliver a webinar for the International Society on Technology in Education (ISTE) Special Education Technology Special Interest Group...
View ArticleHow do I use a Switch or Joystick with an iPad? – October 2012 update!
This blog post has been updated. Please see the new entry at http://www.janefarrall.com/blog/2013/09/29/how-do-i-use-a-switch-with-an-ipad-ios-7-overview/ I last blogged about overall switch access to...
View ArticleUsing USB switch interfaces with switch accessible apps on your iPad
This is a very quick blog post to share a great resource from Bill Ziegler, Apple Distinguished Educator and Assistive Technology Consultant. Bill has created a very informative Vimeo about how to use...
View ArticleLots of alternatives –“pencils” for everyone
When I first started teaching literacy I focused on teaching reading. At the time, I was working with adults with physical disabilities and writing seemed so hard. None of my class would be able to use...
View ArticleZybox for iOS – another VoiceOver switch interface option for the iPad
The Zybox for iOS is a new switch interface from Zygo that uses VoiceOver to control the iOS and VoiceOver compatible apps on your iPad or iPhone. The most significant advantage of this adapter is that...
View ArticleZybox for iOS – updated and upgraded!
The Zybox for iOS is a switch interface from Zygo that uses VoiceOver to control the iOS and any VoiceOver compatible apps on your iPad or iPhone. I reviewed it earlier this year and posted a blog...
View ArticleLiteracy Lab: a great tool for quality literacy instruction
Literacy Lab is a fabulous piece of software for use as part of balanced literacy instruction from Mayer Johnson. The software is aimed at emergent readers and writers, providing a range of simple,...
View ArticleHow do I use a switch with an iPad? iOS 7 Overview
The latest operating system for the iPad/iPhone/iPod touch, iOS 7, has introduced some major changes to the accessibility of these devices. In particular, switch access is now built right into the...
View ArticleBrain Computer Interface at ISAAC 2014
Last week I was very fortunate to attend the ISAAC Conference in Portugal. One of the highlights for me was learning more about Brain Computer Interfaces (BCIs) and even getting to try one. Dr Melanie...
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