Accessibility and Alternate Access

There are many built in accessibility features that allow students to use an iPad more independently.  Accessibility features support vision, physical and motor, hearing, and learning needs.  There are also alternate ways for students to access an iPad (e.g., switch, trackball, mouse). To access resources to help you set up the iPad to meet your students' individual needs please select one of the options below.


To learn about the built in iPad accessibility features (e.g., Guided Access, Assistive Touch and Spoken Content) please click here.


If you are looking for alternate ways for students to physically access the iPad (e.g., switch, adapted keyboard, joystick) please click here.


The iPad has many built in accessibility features. 

Watch the video below to learn where to find these helpful tools.

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iPad Accessibility Features: To learn more about the built in iPad accessibility features (e.g., Guided Access, Assistive Touch and Spoken Content) please visit the TDSB Assistive Technology iOS Accessibility Site.


iPad Alternate Access: If you are looking for alternate ways for students to physically access the iPad (e.g., switch, adapted keyboard, joystick) please see the Alternate Access Section on the TDSB Assistive Technology iOS Accessibility Site.

LINKS TO EXTERNAL RESOURCES

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