Enlarged Keyboards and iPad

Using Enlarged Keyboards With the iPad:

 Did you know that many keyboards work easily with an iPad?

All you need is the keyboard and a USB camera adaptor.

One very inexpensive keyboard to try is EZ Eyes Keyboard:

• In Canada, they are available at Dollorama for $3

• Order online (ex:  Walmart is currently has them for $8.53)

 

Simplifying the Keyboard:

 Here’s a tip from Sarah (teacher and Mom extraordinaire!)

• Remove (pop off) any keys your student won’t need (ex:  function keys)

• Consider removing the top # keys, as they are visually busy

• Cover the key slots with black electrical tape

Step-by-Step Instructions for using keyboards:

1)   Go to a page that accepts text (ex: Keynote; AbiliPad; text page in Proloquo2Go)

2)   Attach adaptor to end of keyboard cable

3)   Plug in keyboard

4)   You will get a message indicating that the keyboard won’t work – click OK

5)   Make sure you have a cursor, then start typing!