I just started a new day job working for an organization that assists people with intellectual disabilities with learning life skills and finding work.
I have literally NO experience with iOS devices, and don't even own one. But from what I've heard, there are a number of applications designed to be accessible to folks with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. I'm hoping to learn more about them and, in the (near?) future, develop apps of my own to assist our clients.
Does anyone have recommendations on apps that are available that they think would be particularly helpful? Any assistance would be a big help. Thanks!
I'm afraid I can't offer any advice on apps for those with learning difficulties, though there might actually be a category for it in the AppStore, I know there is an Education category at least.
One thing to bear in mind is, you're probably better off dealing with the iPad, rather than iPod/iPhone. Though that might seem pretty obvious.
I hear the speech feature is quite useful. Especially for people with physical disabilities. I don't really know what else disabled people would want specifically.
Not sure if iPad is better… iPhone/iPod is more robust and lighter.
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I'd say iPad for it's large screen, just makes it easier to look at and easier to press things. But you do get the security of an iPhone/Pod being a bit more resistant to falls and bumps etc.
Also, I strongly recommend actually owning a tablet/smartphone first before developing for it! Touchphone development is full of pitfalls, for example touch controls means that your cursor is the size of a finger, and that the buttons at the bottom (near the hand) and sides are a lot easier to click than the ones at the top/middle. It's definitely a medium you can't apply PC development methods into.
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