Apple has a history of building accessibility features into its products. Though promotional in nature, the link below provides a useful overview of the accessible features built into Apple products, including the iPad, iPhone, Mac, and the Apple Watch. Check it out, you may discover a feature you want to test out!
Technology is most powerful when it empowers everyone (https://www.apple.com/accessibility/)
If you work with students who struggle with dysgraphia, you may want to introduce them to Snap Type App for Occupational Therapy – A Tool for Writing. This free app was created for use with iPads by Amberlynn Gifford, an Occupational Therapy student in Springfield, Massachusetts.
The app allows students can take a picture of their worksheet or other document (e.g. exam) in class and use the iPad keyboard to type their answers directly onto the worksheet. A screenshot of the completed worksheet can then be emailed to the teacher.
The app can be downloaded for free from the app store. More information may be found at: Snap Type for Occupational Therapy – A Tool for Writing
At a recent media event, Apple announced a number of new software and hardware products. Although Apple executives have, in previous years, devoted stage time to accessibility announcements, they did not do so at this event. However. these announcements still impact accessibility and assistive technology.
Brian Meersma of the Assistive Technology Blog, reviews and comments on the features that have a positive impact on accessibility.
Brian’s comments are at: Apple’s Announcements Impact on Accessibility
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