Accessible iPad Apps for Young Children?

By Chessie the Railroad Kitten, 15 May, 2015

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iOS and iPadOS

Hello,

I will soon be giving a presentation about the accessibility features of the iPad, and how the device can best be used by young children (roughly under the age of 5) with visual impairments.

While I feel I am quite versed in the use of VoiceOver, one area I am not too sure about is the accessibility of third-party early childhood apps. I know there is no shortage of apps available for this age group...but I am less sure as to what is accessible, what isn't, etc.

So, my question is...does anyone know of any apps for young children...again for about age 5 and below...that are accessible with VoiceOver? On a related note, are there any specific apps which are particularly good for young children with low vision?

Thank you for any recommendations.

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By Lorelei on Friday, June 5, 2015 - 23:51

I have a friend who has a little girl who uses VoiceOver on her iPad sometimes. What's your deadline? I ask because it might take me awhile to track her down.

By Chessie the Railroad Kitten on Friday, June 5, 2015 - 23:51

Hello Lorelei,

Thank you for your response.

My presentation is in early June, but ideally I'd like to get this part of it figured out ASAP.

I knew going into this that finding accessible apps for younger children would be difficult, so I'll make the best of what I have.

Hi Lad, I am looking for this same information. Have you had any luck since posting? If you have any information to share that would be awesome. I am concerned with the most commonly used/favorite by B/VI children.
Best Regards,
Kayla