Switch access for ipad (ish) see
http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/blog/new-technologies/switch-scanning-on-ipad
s-yes-well-sort-of/
Ps - lots of reasons why kindle may be more suitable than a multiple purpose
device - main one is the eink screen which is much better for reading text
Paul
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-----Original Message-----
From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Wade Will (EASTERN AND
COASTAL KENT PCT)
Sent: 31 January 2012 17:32
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Mainstreaming AT - tablets and smart phones
On 31/01/2012 12:25, "Peter Hamlin" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>Be aware that it is exceedingly unlikely that any Apple device will ever
>support single-switch access as this would violate Apple's security model
>(no App is allowed to access another App - except the ones allowed by
>Apple).
Don't want to give the game away - but I think this is actually around the
corner.. It's a piece of hardware that makes use of VoiceOver :)
(different scan patterns, speed, debounce etc - granted is another thing..)
will
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