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Tablets and Apps Compared

Georgia Tools for Lifewww.gatfl.org

July 11, 2013Slide2

Ben Satterfield, Ed.D.AT Specialist/ Trainer/ Research ConsultantGA Tools for Life/AMACGeorgia Institute of TechnologyBen@gatfl.org

Assistant ProfessorCommunication Sciences & Special Educationbsatt@uga.eduResearch ConsultantCenter for AT ExcellenceBen@center4ATexcellence.com

Center4ATExcellenceSlide3

Impact of Apps & TabletsWith the introduction of Apps, we are experiencing a drastic technology evolution that is revolutionizing the field of Assistive Technology and producing positive life changing results for individuals with disabilities. Apps are assisting students by promoting more independence, increasing opportunities for inclusion, promoting depth of learning, providing equal access in educational settings and supporting smoother transitions.

This session will provide participants with opportunities to explore tablets and their accessibility features as well as learn about some apps that can assist students at school.Slide4

AgendaTools for Life OverviewUnderstanding the Difference between Android & AppleCloser Look at TabletsConsidering AccessibilityAccess the Tools For Life AppFinderExploring a Few of Tools for Life Favorite AppsSlide5

AMACAMAC Accessibility is a social change organization on a mission to create affordable services for governmental, private and non-profits organization working with individuals with disabilities. Services include e-text, braille, captioning, assistive technology, office management software and consulting.Slide6

Accessibility Made SmartAMAC creates practical solutions that work, with a focus on utility, ease of use, and high quality

. Accessibility Consulting focuses on organizational accessibility needs with evaluation, technical assistance, customer support, and website accessibility solutions.Braille Services produces customized projects from both print materials and electronic text including partial books and chapters or graphics only using cutting-edge

technology.Captioning Services makes classrooms, meetings, labs and other audio environments fully accessible for deaf or hard-of-hearing.Professional E-Text Producers provide high-quality e-text in many formats such as PDF, DOC, DAISY, and HTML.Certified Assistive Technology team provides on-site and remote assessments, demonstrations, training and technical assistance for education, work, and daily living environments. For more information, please visit our website at www.amacusg.orgSlide7

Tools for Life Mission

We’re here to help Georgians with disabilities gain access to and acquisition of assistive technology devices and assistive technology services so they can live, learn, work, and play independently in the communities of their choice.Slide8

TFL developed Georgia’s Plan for AT We serve individuals of all ages & all disabilities in Georgia

Over 50,000 thru various activities throughout the yearTFL NetworkAssistive Technology Resource CentersLending LibrariesTraining and Demonstrations

AT ReuseAT Funding Education/Assistance and ResourcesOnline Resourceswww.gatfl.org - 12,000 unique visitors a monthTools for LifeGeorgia’s Federal AT Act ProgramSlide9

Tools for Life Network

AT Lending Library

AT Evaluations & Training

AT DemosResource and AssistanceAT Funding Assistance DME Reuse

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Who are We Serving

Over 54,000,000 individuals in the United States have disabilities that affect their ability to: see hear

communicate reason walkperform other basic life functionsPublic Law 108-364 People with disabilities are the largest minority group in America. This group cuts across racial, ethnic, religious, gender and age boundaries.

Anyone can become a member of this minority group at any time.Slide11

Android & AppleSlide12

Which One???Slide13

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6WuHzE-1fk So how do you like that new iPad?Slide14

LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OPTIONSSlide15

Microsoft Surface

Windows 8

Slim and has a USB portMoveable TilesBuilt-in AccessibilitySpeech-to-textNarratorThin pressure sensitive cover that doubles as a keyboardSurface starts at $499 RT now $350Slide16

Android Device FragmentationJuly 2012: 3,997

Different Android DevicesJuly 2013: 11,868Different Android Devices

July 30, 2013 http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/07/30/heres-what-android-fragmentation-looks-likeSlide17

Android Version HistoryAndroid 1.5 CupcakeAndroid 1.6 DoughnutAndroid 2.0 EclairAndroid 2.3 Gingerbread

Android 3.0 HoneycombAndroid 4.0 Ice Cream SandwichAndroid 4.1 Jelly BeanAndroid 5.0 Key Lime Pie ???Slide18

Motorola XOOM

Android SystemMust download accessibility featuresCompatible with FlashCameraWi-Fi

Uses micro SIM card for external storageStarts at $319.00Slide19

Nook HDeBook Reader and mobile tabletNo CameraAccess to shop both Google Play Store and Barnes and NoblePurchase appsStarts at $129Slide20

Amazon KindleKindle FireProprietary version of AndroidAmazon Kindle store for apps7 in and 10 in screensHi-Res displayDual speakers w/ Dolby Digital PlusUp to 10 hrs. battery life

Camera: 1 mp. (front)Starts at $199Slide21

Android OS: Jelly Bean with TouchWiz8 & 10 in, screens available5-megapixel camera

microSD card slot Comes bundled w/ 50 MB Dropbox8 hr. battery useStarts at $299 for 8 in, with $399 for 10 in.

Samsung Galaxy 3Slide22

Apple iPad

Multi- touch screen

New iOS 6Millions of appsSurf webiTunesVideosOrganizationAccessibility BooksPhotos

SpeakersNew iPad had 5.0 megapixel cameraStarts at $499/$399Height: 9.50 in Width: 7.31 in Depth: 0.37 in Weight: 1.44 lbSlide23

Apple iPad mini

Multi - touch screenNew iOS 6

Millions of appsSurf webiTunesVideosOrganizationAccessibility BooksPhotosSpeakers5.0 megapixel camera

Starts at $329Height: 7.87 inWidth: 5.3 in Depth: 0.28 in Weight: 0.68 lb Slide24

Apple iPod Touch

5 Megapixal CameraMillions of appsVideosSurf WebVoice OverOrganization

SpeakersBluetoothNew iOS 6Starts at $299 / $199 4th genSlide25

Refurbished Tablets

If you do not need the latest and greatest consider an older models for a discountWant to make sure that refurbish tablets have been certifiedLook for at least 1 year warrantyMany places now sellAppleBestBuyAmazon Slide26

CONSIDERING ACCESSIBILITYSlide27

Comparing Tabletswww.bluebugle.org - 12/17/2012

Property

Android

iOSMS Windows

Amazon KindleBarnes & Noble Nook

Number and variety of tablets

Several

iPad & iPad Mini

A few

Kindle Fire & Fire HD

Nook HD

Operating System

Android (latest Jelly Bean)

Apple iOS 6

Windows RT & Windows 8 Pro

Modified version of Android ICS

Modified Android ICS

Apps

Nearly 700,000 (including the ones not optimized for tablets specifically)

Total of 700,000, out of which 275,000 optimized for iPad & Mini

Around 100,000 (including phone apps) of which most are plain junk.

Around 60,000 (from Amazon

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s special app store for Android)

Around 10,000 (available from Barnes & Noble store for Android)

Software Updates

As it becomes available on Google (for Nexus, directly, and for other manufacturers, as they become available)

Apple releases updates

MS releases updates

Amazon releases updates

BN releases updates

Interface

As designed by manufacturer (on Nexus line, the original unaltered Android interface)

Icons & widgets designed by Apple similar to Mac OS

Metro style designed by Microsoft

Modified version of regular Android interface (known to be slightly better looking)

Modified Android (criticized for worse looks)Slide28

Layout of the iPadSlide29

Built-in Accessibility FeaturesVoiceOverZoomLarge TextInvert Colors

(white on black)Speak SelectionSpeak Auto TextMono AudioAssistive TouchGuided AccessHome-Click SpeedIncoming CallsBraille DisplaysSlide30

VoiceOverStandard feature on iPhones, iPads, and iTouchesWorld’s first gesture-based screen reader

DOES NOT WORK WITH ALL APPSDoes not work with many eBooks or textbooksWorks with built-in appsBuilt-in voices that speak 36 languagesAdjustable speaking rate

Echoes each character as you touch it when typing or can speak completed word instead.Speak Auto-textHas the rotorWorks with all built-in applicationsSlide31

The RotorVirtual controlRotating 2 fingers on the screen like a dialChanges the way VoiceOver (VO) moves through a document based on settingCan use to navigate through web pages

Helpful tips for VoiceOverSlide32

Zoom & Invert ColorsZoomMagnify entire screen of any applicationDouble-tap with 3 fingersCan magnify 100%-500%Now work with VoiceOver on!

iOS 6 September 2012Invert ColorsReverse video effect works in all applicationsCan be used with Zoom and VoiceOverSlide33

Tactile buttonsEasily discernible buttonsLarge TextIncrease font size up to 56-point text in alerts, Calendar, Contacts, Messages, and NotesMore FeaturesSlide34

HearingMono AudioCustom Vibrations for iPhoneAssign unique vibrations patterns

Change default in Sounds settingCreate you own custom vibrationsSave and name itLED Flash for AlertsAnswer calls in Speaker Mode or HeadsetAccessibility => Incoming Calls

Visual VoicemailsTTY modeFaceTime (Wifi)Closed CaptioningSupports playback of open captions, closed captions, and subtitlingSlide35

Assistive TouchLets you enter Multi-Touch gestures using one finger or stylusCreate custom gesturesSupports the use of adaptive input devices

Headsets and switchesChange Tracking SpeedSlide36

Creating Keyboard ShortcutsGo to General => Keyboard and make sure Shortcut is turned onGo to Add New ShortcutPut in your PhraseCreate Short CutExample:Phrase : Martha E. Rust, MS CRC

Shortcut is: MERSo when MER is typed it will put in the above PhraseOMW => On My Way! Slide37

Reader for WebsitesRead articles and web pages without distractions Clutter disappearsAdd link into Reading List and finish laterSlide38

iOS 6 NEW: Guided AccessHelps remain on task and focusLimit to one app / turn off home buttonRestrict touch input on certain areas of the screenSlide39

Surface2 typesRTPRORTCannot download softwareDoes not support digital penBuilt in MS OfficeWord, Powerpoint

, ExcelPro30 day trial of MS OfficeAbility to download softwareOpen 3 WindowsTilesStart screenCharmsRight hand sideSlide40

Layout of SurfacePower ButtonCameraSpeakerMicro USBUSBCharger On Left SideSpeaker

Headphone JackVolume controlSlide41

Accessibility of SurfaceUses Windows 8Ease of AccessNarratorMagnifierOn-Screen KeyboardWindows Speech RecognitionSlide42

Some Surface AppsMaluubaPersonal assistant app ApolloCan be a calendarSee when the sun sets and rises

Barcode GeneratorFree way to create your own barcodesSlide43

Layout of XOOMSlide44

Layout of the Nook HDVolume Head phones PowerHome KeyChargerSlide45

Nook HDDownload Books and MoviesAccess to Barnes and Noble StoreAccess to Google Play StoreNo CameraDoes not read books out loudNote taking features

Can Change:FontLine SpacingText Size Background colorSlide46

Amazon KindleAccessibility emergingVoice Over in Kindle iOS app to read content on iPad (coming later on other platforms).Look up words in dictionary, WikipediaCustomize reading by adjusting font size, color etc.Use iOS features like Zoom, Assistive Touch, Stereo to Mono as well as peripheral braille displaysSlide47

Android Tablets

Accessibility features are not built inTalkback, Kickback, and SoundbackGesture Feature in JellybeanEyes - free keyboard

IDEAL Web Reader for internetNo zoom or contrast right nowWhat operation system is tablet runningJellybean, Ice cream sandwich, Honeycomb, GingerbreadGoogle Play Store to buy appsMust have Gmail addressCan use Amazon gift cardsNot the best to use with someone who has low vision and/or blind or cognitive disabilitiesSlide48

Android AppsSlide49

Accessible Android Apps

Big Launcher- icons look darker and text is largerVlingo Virtual Assistant and iris. (alpha)- voice command appsText to Speech Toy- Text-to- SpeechEyes-free keyboard

IDEAL web readerCode Factory - Mobile Accessibility Suite for AT&T users12 different apps / 30 day free trial -$99 www.androidaccess.net Slide50

Android App Player for PCBlueStacks App Player: lets you run apps from your phone fast and full screen on Mac and Windows.

HTTP://www.BlueStacks.comSlide51

TFL AppFinder

Search by:App NameCategories Book Education

Environmental AdaptationsHearingCognition, Learning, DevelopmentalNavigationPersonal Care and SafetyProductivity CommunicationTherapeutic AidsVisionSlide52
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SOME OF OUR FAVORITE APPS!Slide56

Avaz for Autism (AAC)24 location maxSymbolStix (default) Scrolling possibleSide navigation remain constant

Intuitive editing and creatingKeyboard with picture/word predictionPrice now $79.99Slide57

Tobii SonoFlexAvailable

for the iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire, PCs and SGDsCombines core, quick- hits & situational vocab. 50 pre-made context packages Intuitive programmingStructure w/ flexibilityFull App: $99.99Lite vers.: FreeSlide58

Tap to TalkFor emergent communicatorsFor Android, Kindle & NookLibrary of 2K symbolsPlayer: Free (comes w/ sample albums)Designer: $99/yr or $179 lifetime

Create/ modify w/ DesignerSlide59

Darwin WalletUses the camera to determine the currencyHold the bill in front of the phone's camera and the app will speak its valueFree Slide60

Magnify FREETurns Android phone into a digital magnifying glass with built-in flashlightCan use gestures anywhere on the screen:Double-tap: Zoom

out/inSingle-tap: FocusLong-press: Turn light on/offSlide61

Hearing SaverOperates in the background to protect your ears automaticallySimple way to avoid accidentally hurting your ears when plugging in or unplugging your Android device's wired or

bluetooth headsetDoes take time to set-upFREESlide62

MyMedSchedule

Keep track of medication

RemindersRefill RemindersHealthcare Provider ProfilesInsurance InformationAllergiesWorks across

PlatformsFreewww.mymedschedule.com Slide63

Environmental ControlPeople with mobility impairments can access electronic devices through the

Tecla Access ShieldSlide64

Ginger AppFreeGrammar and Spell checkerPersonal AssistantUse it to correct text messages, Whatsapp messages, Gmail and Outlook emails, and even social media apps such as FacebookSlide65

Pageonce

FreeKeep track of your cash and credit cardsPay your billsReal-time alerts and reminders about upcoming bills, overage charges, and suspicious transactionsUnderstand your debtSlide66

Key Ring

One Place to store all reward cards OrganizedAndroid & Apple versionwww.keyringapp.com Free!Slide67

Bump

Use Bump™ to share contact information and photos by simply bumping two phones together.

Just open Bump, hold your phones, and gently bump your hands together Free!

DemoSlide68

Dragon Dictation

Voice Recognition FreeDictate notes, emails, Twitter, and FacebookSupports many languages

Cut, Copy, PasteAndroidDragon Go!Dragon Hands Free AssistantSlide69

AudioNote

Records your notes, meetings or lectures

Can take notes by typing, stylus, or drawingTime stamps so you can go directly to where you want to hearHighlights notes when read back$4.99Slide70

FBReader TTS+ Plugin

FreeeBook ReaderText-To-Speech plugin for FBReader for AndroidCan highlight whole sentences or paragraphsChange settings for voice and download voicesSlide71

Perfect OCR

$3.99Uses the built in camera to scan documentsEdit, copy, store, email documentsUpload to online storage is as EvernoteDoes take practice for pictureSlide72

iHomeworkKeep up-to-date with your school work, grades, to-do's, teacher's informationSchool organizer that can be with you anywhere you go, whether that be on your iPhone/iPod touch, iPad, or MacSlide73

Reminders

Built-in AppWorks with VoiceOverOrganize your remindersSiri if have iPhone 4s or 5The new iPadSlide74

MyScript Calculator

Use your handwriting to write any arithmetic formulaWrite and calculate mathematical expressions in with no keyboardScratch-out gestures to easily delete symbols and numbersPortrait and landscape operationRedo and undo functionsSlide75

Money Counter CalculatoriPad onlyEnter amount of coins and dollars and total is providedFreeSlide76

Picture SchedulerCreate visual tasks with attached audio, video or

pictureTasks can have alarmsAlarms can be repeated daily, weekly, monthly or you can select specific weekdaysTasks can be organized into categories with a pictureCan hide task and reveal laterSlide77

Speak it!Copy emails, documents, web pages, PDF files, and more; paste them into Speak it!, and have the text spoken back to you.

Email text to speech filesMake announcements over PA systemEndless phrases and possible uses$1.99Slide78

BrailleTouchPrototype app for touchscreen mobile devicesFREE Open Source app 32 words per minute with 92% accuracy with the prototype app for the iPhoneUse of the six-key configuration so that the keyboard fits on the screen and users keep their fingers in a relatively fixed position while textingGA Tech Researchers

Type with screen facing awayBraille like typingSlide79

LookTel Money ReaderiOS App$1.99Uses cameraSpeaks out loudDo not need to hold bill steady or in entire frameSlide80

iZen Garden

Choose from 100s of objects, plants and creatures to place in your gardenRake the sand and share your creations Helps you to center your mind, relax your psyche and relieve your stressSlide81

Talk with Us!

What are Your Favorite Apps?Slide82

Our Question to You: What have You Learned today?Slide83

Contacts

Liz Persaud: Training, Development and Outreach CoordinatorLiz.Persaud@gatfl.gatech.edu

Martha Rust: AT Specialist Martha.Rust@gatfl.gatech.edu Ben Satterfield: AT Specialist, Trainer, Research ConsultantBen@gatfl.org

DisclaimerThis presentation is produced by Tools for Life which is a result of the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended in 2004. It is a program of the Georgia Institute of Technology, Enterprise Innovation Institute [EI2], Alternative Media Access Center (AMAC) and is funded by grant #H224C030009 of the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), Department of Education. The contents of this presentation were developed under a grant from the Department of Education. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, Georgia Tech, EI2 or AMAC and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal government.