Assistive Technology - Bluetooth (iPad) Cordless Switch Interface

That's right. Switch access to ipads and tablets like my Auggies! For iPad, plug any switch(es) into it for cause/effect, switch timing practice, AAC auto-scan and step-scan, spelling, and any other apps on the horizon!

For PC/Mac or one of my Auggies, you can even have complete control of *any* program via my CrossScanner.

For iPad, any app that has been programmed for switch access allows access via switch(es). Many special needs/AAC app developers *are* incorporating switch access and these will work with my devices.

It has a lithium-ion battery that recharges through your USB port or USB AC charger (like for your iPad/iPod).

Switch-Friendly Apps (as of 10-3-12) and Notes About my Bluetooth Devices

First, I have discovered that my Bluetooth Super-Switch or a switch into my Bluetooth Switch Interface *will* turn on your iPad 1, get past the Slide to Unlock, and you'll be in your AAC app (or any app) that you were in when the iPad went to sleep. With the iPad 2 or 3, you must have Settings/General/iPad Cover Lock/Unlock enabled to be able to accomplish this.

Next, for AAC apps that you want to "scan", you will need to check with each app developer as to whether it has the features/options for, what I consider, to be necessary or desired, in 'switch-friendliness':

Auto-Scan, where switch #1 starts the scanning and also 'selects' the highlited choice.
Step-Scan, where switch #2 'steps' and highlites through the choices, and switch #1 selects (or vice versa).
Auditory Scan, where you can hear the 'label' of each choice as it gets highlited. Different apps might call this something else, but I think it's very important.
Scan Speed in seconds.
A 'selected sound', that is, a very obvious sound when a choice is actually selected.
An *obvious* visual indication that a choice has been made.
A Text to Speech (TTS) and a Recording option for both label and speech that a 'cell' yields (some call each 'button' on the screen a "cell").
And most of all, FUN!

Adapted Play Books - 8-30-12 - <http://creativecommunicating.com> - The famous Patti King-DeBaun's series of simple apps work with switches.

Alexicom - 2-25-11 - Karen Suhm <karen.suhm@alexicomtech.com> states: "Alexicom AAC version 1.0.1 [with switch access] has been approved and is now available in the App Store!!!!"

Assistive Chat - 6-9-11 - "K" <admin@assistiveapps.com> writes: "No I haven't got the time :( But thanks for the reminder, will keep you updated if i make any progress."

AutoVerbal - 1-23-11 - Todd <toddbernhard@yahoo.com> advises: "You [customers] should let the developer [us] know that it's impacting your buying decision so they [the app developer] can prioritize that feature."

GoTalk Now - 10-21-11 - Concerning AttainmentCompany.com's app, they have incorporated scanning and in an email, where I had previously made suggestions, on 1/5/12, <Barrett@attainmentcompany.com> wrote: "Go Talk Now is now switch-friendly, to some extent, and we are working on improving it. Some were implemented already, some will be in the next version (2 ~ 3 weeks out), and some are slated for future releases."

The Grid - 8-2-12 - They were the booth next to me at 2012 ISAAC in Pittsburgh. They definitely are not incorporating scanning in their Grid Player. They figure everyone that needs alternative access will stick with Windows platforms.

I Click I Talk - 3-27-12 - Gianluca <deleog@iclickitalk.com> writes: "I am familiar with your products and interested in using your scan in our app"

Inclusive Technology - 1-1-12 - This company <http://www.inclusivetlc.com/Apps.aspx> makes several simple apps that are switch-friendly. Some of their apps adhere to the standard protocal for switches that I created in Oct. of 2010 (which *every* single other special needs app developer adheres to (Bumper Cars, Hurdle Champion, Space Shooter) while others do not (Smarty Pants, Five Sharks Swimming, Aunty Maggie’s Recipe) . My switch devices for iPad can be set for their protocol.

Learn To Talk - On 4-30-12 <gauthier@thunderloop.com> responded to my query about adding switch access: "Yes, we may be interested."

Marblesoft - 8-12 - Mark <http://marblesoft.com> has made his early learning apps switch-accessible.

My Choice Board - 6-9-11 - Janine <support@goodkarmaapplications.com> writes: "Not yet, we are still working on my new visual schedule app. There is only two of us..so it takes us a long time. But, we haven't given up hope on this. My idea is to go back and revisit this idea once we get this schedule app launched. I was thinking it maybe good for Scene Speak."

My First AAC - 3-27-12 - Irene <irene@injini.net> writes: "unfortunately it will not be an option in the foreseeable future..."

MyTalk - 12-12-11 - Bick <bick@mytalktools.com> writes "Yep. Approved last week, released last night."

PicBoard - 10-29-12 - According to Dan Herlihy, this open source (public/free) app is switch-friendly.

Photo Voca - 10-29-12 - Another one from Dan. Click this link.

Predictable - 1/26/11 - Text-oriented word prediction app works right now with switch(es).

Proloquo2Go - 3-25-12 - David <d.niemeijer@assistiveware.com> writes: "...we have restarted the work on switch access (meaning support for your switch), which I hope we can include in version 2.1. All I can say is that 2.0 is april/May time frame this year :-) so naturally, 2.1 will be after that ;-)"

RadSounds - Now! Greatest cause/effect music player ever!

SoundingBoard - 10-21-11 - Jason at Ablenet <jvoiovich@ablenetinc.com> writes: "SoundingBoard version 3 launched on October 15, 2011 and is compatible with both space/enter and 1/3 access methods."

Scan To Pictures - 3-1-12 - RJ writes: "My scanning version of my AAC *training* program is available at the App Store.

Scan-A-Word - 4-1-12 - RJ writes: "My scanning version of my talking, LARGE print spelling app is available at the App Store.

Scene & Heard - 5-23-11- Swapnil writes: "Scene & heard will be released tomorrow.It is a context based communication and learning tool taking the visual scene display approach." RJ adds that it is switch-friendly.

Scene Speak - 3-6-11, <support@goodkarmaapplications.com> wrote: "I would love to talk to you more about making my apps. more accessible. My son is non-verbal and severely affected by Autism, but though his fine motor is poor, can manage the iPad. As a result, my knowledge of this type of modification is limited. I would be grateful to hear more as I honestly want to create apps. that make this world a little more accessible to all of our children. You are so kind to offer your help, thank you!"

Speak for Yourself - Heidi and Renee <speakforyourselfaac@yahoo.com> 3-27-12 write: "You are actually on our list of version update ideas! :) Several people mentioned you at ASHA and we would love to incorporate scanning into Speak for Yourself." On 8/2/12, they still had not incorporated switch access.

Switch Accessible Puzzles - Judy Lynn Software - <www.judylynn.com/ipad> - 10-3-12 - Switch Accessible Puzzles is an exciting 3D puzzle matching app modeled after the popular wooden puzzles with cutouts. The user is presented with a board that can be customized to have 2, 3, 4, or 5 cutouts in it.

Switch Kids - 1-1-12 - Mark <mark@marblesoft.com> makes several apps that are switch friendly at <http://marblesoft.com/products.php?iPad=1>.

TalkBoard - 7-21-11 - Mark <mashley@me.com> writes: "TalkBoard 2.0 is now available. This version finally includes scanning support"

TalkRocket Go (used to be MyVoice) - 7-23-12 - Aakash <aakash@myvoiceaac.com> writes: "I'm excited to say that our update that includes support for RJ Cooper switches was submitted to Apple on Saturday! We're excited to make this accessibility option available to all of our users, and wanted to thank you for your hard work and guidance along the way.

TalkTablet - 1/7/12 - Gordon Harris <gusinc@icloud.com> writes: "We've just uploaded TalkTablet v6.7 to Apple and with this version, we've included 1 and 2 switch scanning using either the touchscreen or conventional switches. TalkTablet v6.7 is compatible with your iPad switch interface as well."

TapSpeak: Choice, Sequence, and Button -8-3/11 - Ted ( ted@conleysolutions.com> has had his apps switch-friendly for since late 2011. I applaud him.

Tapikeo HD - 3-24-12 - Jeoud <contact@ivocaudio.com> writes: - "I'm about to release a major update in a few days.... but I think I'll wait for the next one to integrate switch compatibility."

TapToTalk - 7-5-11 - Lenny <lgreenberg@assistyx.com> - "The TapToTalk Web and iPhone/iPad Apps [now] support single switch scanning (autoscan) and 2 switch scanning (step scan). iPad users need to download the latest version of TapToTalk (Version 2.3) from the App StoreHere is our information page about scanning: http://www.taptotalk.com/scanning.aspx."

TouchChat - 3-27-12 - Dave <daveh@saltillo.com> writes: "The completion of the switch scanning features of TouchChat are taking longer than anticipated. However, they are on the way and will be compatible with RJ’s switches"

Verbally - 8-3-11 - Ajay <ajay@intuary.com> writes: "We haven't been able to get to this yet. We'll reach out when we get there."

Voice4U - 3-6-12 - Sei <sei@sv4u.net> writes: "We are very interested in making Voice4u switch-accessible because a lot of our customers are asking questions about switch and we always want to help more people. Debbie kindly shared with us what the switches are and how the RJ switch interface works with iPad this morning."

I *beg* you to contact these people if you are interested in 'pushing them along'. They are all very nice and open to suggestion. Google the name of the app, followed by " app" and find their actual home page, not the App Store page, and then find the Contact or About or Company link to find an email address. Offer my help, no charge.