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.