Ballyland Stay Still, Squeaky!

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Description of App

Who doesn’t like to play with paint and mud without getting dirty?
An accessible audio story and game that are fun for all.
Play with paint and mud without getting dirty!

This iPad app is fun for all, while being specifically designed for young children who are blind or visually impaired. A story that responds to touch with audio feedback, while teaching basic iPad skills through cause and effect. Plus the Bonus Game which helps to build spatial awareness on the screen.
FIRST: Enjoy the adventure of Squeaky, the bouncy ball from Ballyland, who tries really hard to stay clean for a visit to his grandmother. Two simple, ‘informal’ gestures, touch and swipe, enable interaction with the story, resulting in Squeaky getting dirtier and dirtier...
THEN: Play the Bonus Game, directing Squeaky on five routes to collect now familiar types of dirt in a specific order. This is a great way to playfully develop finger drag skills and spatial awareness on the screen. Uses ‘touch and hold’. Note that the grid is only for visual support and is not relevant to the gameplay for children who are blind. Love the sound effects!
A Ballyland Story Game app from Sonokids’ Ballyland educational software series. Perfect for beginner users of iPad who have no or low vision, as well as sighted siblings and friends.

Special features:
• Engaging interactive audio story with high quality audio (narration, sound effects, soundscapes and song) and simple images and animations in bright colors and clear contrast
• Fun audio game with finger drag
• No VoiceOver or reading skills required
• Built-in speech
• Perfect for use in an Inclusive Early Learning environment
• Theme can be easily tied in with real life activities and curriculum
• Free files from Sonokids website to print tactile Squeaky learning tools (2D and 3D)

*Note for parents and teachers: in the game, supervise the finger drag, or turn on Guided Access in your accessibility settings (or use an iPad case that covers the inactive border of the screen). Visit the Sonokids website for tips.

Version

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Free or Paid

Paid

Apple Watch Support

No

Device(s) App Was Tested On

iPad

iOS Version

15.3.1

Accessibility Comments

100% accessible

VoiceOver Performance

VoiceOver reads all page elements.

Button Labeling

All buttons are clearly labeled.

Usability

The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.

Other Comments

You only need VoiceOver te know how to start the game, if you don't have someone helping you. The description on the App Store says it's good for early learning.

Developer's Twitter Username

Unknown

Recommendations

1 people have recommended this app

Most recently recommended by divakitty418 2 years 7 months ago

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