Switch Control

Switch Control is a setting on the iPad that allows students to use switches to control the iPad.

Switch Control can support students to:

use the iPad without touching the screen
move through apps and screens using switches instead of touch gestures
choose items on the screen by activating a switch, which can be easier than tapping
set up Switch Control to make the iPad work best for them

For general information, please see Alternate Access

Step-by-step instructions according to the iPad's Operating System:

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Last Updated June 16, 2025

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