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Getting Started with Apple iOS Devices
It’s easy to nd closed caption movies and iTunes U content in the iTunes Store by
using a Power Search. The CC logo appears in descriptions of captioned content.
Mono audio is a helpful feature for some students, especially those who have limited
or no hearing in one ear. With it, you can route both right- and left-channel audio into
both earbuds so the audio is heard in both. In Settings, go to General > Accessibility
and then turn the switch for Mono Audio on or o. You can also set up mono audio in
the iTunes Summary pane by clicking Congure Universal Access.
Third-party accessories such as hearing aid–compatible induction ear loops and wire-
less remote headsets are also available. (See “Accessories for iPad and iPod touch” later
in this guide.)
Physical and Motor Skills
It’s easy to operate the touchscreen of iPod touch and iPad as it requires very simple
contact. You can also purchase a stylus to use for touching the screen. The Sleep/Wake
and Volume buttons on each device are also designed for ease of use.
With Voice Control on iPod touch, students can use their voice to play music by the
name of the artist, album, or playlist, and then pause, change tracks, and shue music.
To use Voice Control on iPod touch, press and hold the Home button and then speak
the item you want when prompted by an audio signal.
When using iTunes, students can also take advantage of the many keyboard and
mouse accessibility options included on the Mac, which are set in System Preferences.
Apps for All Learning Styles
Following a few of the many apps available to aid students with diverse needs; each
are available for both iPad and iPod touch:
iBooks from Apple Inc.
With the free download of the iBooks app, students can download and read books
and customize the pages to best meet their needs. They can enlarge the font size, use
zoom, and look up words in a dictionary from the page. And because iBooks takes
advantage of the inherent accessibility of iOS, it works seamlessly with VoiceOver.
Dragon Dictation from Nuance Communications
The Dragon Dictation app transcribes words you record into text les. This is a great
way for students who have a hard time with onscreen keyboards or keyboards in
general to express themselves in written format. Once the text has been transcribed,
you can edit and send it via email or add it to a blog or wiki site.
Proloquo2Go from AssistiveWare
The Proloquo2Go app is an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) system
for students who have diculty communicating verbally. Students tap phrases or
words that have associated illustrations to add to a message window. You then tap the
message window to hear what the student wants to say. Messages can be saved to use
again later. Students can customize the app with their own entries and use their own
photos or other images.
Sign 4 Me from Vcom3D, Inc.
The Sign 4 Me app is primarily used for learning sign language and as a sign-language
translator. A three-dimensional character signs the words that you enter, either once
or in a loop. The library includes more than 11,000 words. You can move the character
around the screen, zoom in and out, and change angles to see the signing from dier-
ent views. The app saves words or phrases you’ve typed so it’s easy to repeat them.