[Blindtlk] iPads and tablets best for the blind/VI

[Hyde, David W. (ESC)]

Hi Erica, Judy summed it up. If you are going to use the screen for much, you are going to want an iPad. Get the most recent one you can. Older ones will not run IOS7, which has a lot of things that you may want. Other things that you may want for your iPad include a Bookshare membership. If you are taking classes through Hadley, you can get a free membership. Otherwise, I believe it is $75. You will want the BARD app, to read NLS books. Other than that, the apps you get are up to you, Look at the 
www.applevis.com
site for a long list of accessible apps. Good luck. 

-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ericka Short
Sent: Monday, December 02, 2013 5:32 PM
To: Blind Talk Mailing List; Marty Hutchings; Roger Behm AIS; Dave Hyde; Jo Ann Gustavson
Subject: [Blindtlk] iPads and tablets best for the blind/VI

Good to hear.  Keep posting the  dates/times/contact info soI can join in on othere onse.  I'm not really able to do it tonight.  I do have a question for all.

What is the best iPad/tablet for someone who's blind/VI.  I can read things with magnification software but there are days I would rather use speech. 
Older I get the closer I am to a low partial, especially during cold season! 
My parents are considering buying one for me and I told them I'd consult the gurus of tech for help.  I can't afford an iPhone but this seems like the best access to blind apps until I can.  Since my parents never considered my impairment in any purchase before, I'm glad to help them out.

Thanks for help!  Looking forward to advice for "Santa".

Ericka J. Short
262-697-0510

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". Philippians 4:13

"No hand is too small or too big to do good in this world." EJ. Short 


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