Ipads as a Tool for Individuals with Disabilities Resource List

Northwest Arkansas Community Parent Resource Center

Spring 2013

Adaptive Gear

You can find much more modification gear than list for the ipad if you go to websites such as

Bubcap - Covers home button

Otterbox– Case for iPad

Protective Screen Cover – you can get this at places like Walmart, Office Depot, etc.

Big Grip Case -

Gloves – Any thin gloves will do – just cut a tip off the finger of the glove for the finger you’ll use the most.

Stylus - can also get them at most office supply/best buy type places.

Keyguard– Raises keys from internal keyboard.

Attach to wheelchair -

Suction, body, etc mount –

Wireless headphones

Voice Over Controller

FUNDING

Funding - Insurance

5 Steps to Getting an iPad Covered by Insurance -

Funding - Fundraising

The following sites/companies allow you to set up an account for your individual child and forward site to family and friends. They can donate or purchase items for your cause.

sell 60 items you are mailed an iPad2

Funding - Grants

Keep in mind that the application process usually requires denial of payment from another source, such as insurance.

The Conover Company -

Danny’s Wish -

IHelp for Special Needs -

iTaalk.org – for those with Autism

Autism Care and Treatment

Different IzGood

Friends of Jacob Foundation

Gia Nicole Angel Foundation

Maggie WelbyFondation

Parker’s Purpose

Small Steps in Speech

Special Kids Therapy

United Cerebral Palsy Bellows Fund administered byyour local United Cerebral Palsy Affiliate

Funding - Giveaways

Lillie’s Pad –

Babies with Ipads

AbleNet

Trident Case

iMum -

Free Applications

You can always look in the app store for freebies– there are usually tons of applications that are free there.

Moms with Apps – Free Apps Every Friday

10 Free Apps for Kids with Special Needs -

Videos

60 Minutes Apps for Autism Video -

“Text book? What’s that?” Video -

Comprehensive lists of applications are available on our website as well as the mentioned list about funding from Simon Technology Center (STC) atnwacprc.org . Click on the iPad icon in the upper right part of the page to see and download all the lists.