I liked the case the moment I saw it. At the time the mission was to find the ideal case for 7 special needs classrooms for students of all abilities and needs. We were looking for a case that would…
Author: Amy Barry (page 175)
How to: iPad Dead or is it?
I knew it was going to happen one day. It was a good thing it happen while in my hands. I was surfing the Internet when all of sudden, a blank screen. The iPad was DOA. Now what? I tried…
Connecting an iPad to a Wheelchair
My son received his first wheelchair today and my first though was how amI going to hook up his iPad. One of the parents was gracious enough to allow me to photograph their setup.So I though I would share with…
January 2011 Newsletter
Here is what’s new: SNApps4Kids.com: The website has been re-branded Special Needs Apps for Kids (SNApp4Kids.com). There is a new logo and all URLs are now SNApp4Kids.com. That said www.ipadforparents.com and www.specialneedsappsforkids.com also point to the same site. Facebook: SNApps4Kids.com…
Jason Grudem
Jason is featured in Walgreens 2010 Annual Report. “As a parent of a 13 year old with special needs, success stories such as this give me hope that my son will one day have an employer willing to give him…
December 2010 Newsletter
Lots of new things on the site. New Home Page:Added a new home static home page with 4 main section, Getting started, Getting Involved, Hardware, Applications. This should make getting started with site much easier. New Look: I finally found…
December 1, 2010 iPad for Parents Group meeting Application list
During our December 1, 2010 Meeting, a parent presented a number of apps she uses with her child. She has put the following list together. As we add the each app to our own database i will hyperlink them to this list so you can rate the apps, add your comments and tell us how you are using them individually. Here are a few apps:
Which iPad Should I Buy For My Child?
This is a great question and is the first most parents ask. My short answer is to buy the least expensive device. Why? Kids tend to break things. I feel better about that if it’s less expensive versus more expensive.…
With iSO 4.2.1 You Can Now Prevent Apps From Being Deleted
With iOS 4.2.1 you can now prevent the deletion of applications by you or your kids.
Noah’s iPad Story So Far
My son Noah has had his iPad for about 4 months. He is now two and half years old. He has moderate Cerebral Palsy that affects both his lower body (i.e., he does not walk yet) and upper body, arms,…