iPad Resources: K-5

As many of you know, the vendor has discontinued Co:Writer and Snap&Read. Based on USD232 staff feedback, we are currently focusing on meeting student needs with iOS18 accessibility features vs. a separate product.

Explore our expanding collection of iOS 18 accessibility Quick Sheets. They're organized as QR codes for commonly used accessibility features- print out the codes you need and attach them to your lanyard for easy reference! Additionally, the Breaking Barriers (Tool Chest) document linked below provides access to numerous other resources.

If the need extends beyond these options, your AT Specialist is happy to assist!

Getting Started with AT: Launchpad for Elementary Teams

k-5 Empower, Equip, Include: Kickstart the Year with AT

Tools for Reading

Breaking Barriers: Tool Chest for Staff (Reading and More)

Click the image for tool solutions available to all students!

Bookshare Info for Staff

Bookshare Information

Books for students who meet specific criteria

IXL accessibility iPad.pdf

IXL Read Aloud

Tips for enabling read aloud within iXL

Using AI Tools to Create Accessible Text for Students

AI Tips for Accessible Text

Includes tips for sight words and AAC Core words!

Tools for Writing

Dictation Process short (1).pdf

Speech Dictation Resources

A brief guide for teaching students how to use speech to text tools (By Key&Cochrane)

Student Lesson: Speech Dictation

A ready-to-go lesson for teaching speech dictation (approx. 20 minutes)

Speech Recognition Student Training Guide

Lesson Materials: Speech Dictation

Make a copy and use as needed when training your students to use dictation

AT Writing Choice Board Example

Writing Tool Choice Board

Copy this example and revise to meet your students' needs

Coming Soon

iPad Accessibility Features & Tools

QR Codes Master Sheet iPad

iOS Accessibility Quick Sheets

QR codes for commonly used accessibility features- print out the codes you need and attach them to your lanyard for easy reference or as a visual reminder to promote use of specific tools!

iOS Accessibility Features Quick Guide

A list of accessibility features for iOS18, grouped by area of need (reading, writing, vision, etc). Examples of when the tool might be used in the classroom are included, as well as links to the tool in the iOS User Manual.

iOS Accessibility Features

More iPad Tips & Tricks

🥶 Is Your iPad Frozen? 🥶

Try a hard reset! Click the text image to the right for help. ➡️

Restart your iPad - Apple SupportLearn how to turn your iPad off, then back on.

Make a Virtual Home Button Using Assistive Touch

For Students who need easier access to the home screen.

Guided Access

Guided Access can be used to:

Focus your student on a specific app or site.

Set time limits on how long they spend on a specific site or app.

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