A Quick Guide to the New Assistive Features for: iPadOS

& iOS 13 www.inclusive.co.uk With the release of the new operating system for iPad and iPhone, iPadOS and iOS 13, users of assistive technology can now access new and exciting accessibility features on their device, in addition to the essential Switch Control features that have been present since iOS 7.

Can I update my iPad or iPhone to the new operating system? ∙ Any model of iPad from iPad Air 2 or later can be updated to iPadOS (for iPad Mini, iPad Mini 4 and later can be updated)*. ∙ Any model iPhone from iPhone 6S and What’s new? later can be updated to iOS 13*. The Accessibility features menu is now split into four categories - Vision, Physical and Motor, Hearing and General - with helpful icons displayed against each accessibility tool, helping users to distinguish what each feature does. The How do I access the expanded Voice Control feature allows a user to navigate anywhere on their device Accessibility menu? through their voice and dictate or edit text. Also included is a mouse support feature The first change which allows a user to user a wired or users will notice wireless mouse to control their iPad. after the update is how to access the Accessibility menu on their device. Previously users had to tap Settings – General Mouse support – Accessibility to access the menu. The most exciting new feature in Apple have now Accessibility is mouse support. This feature re-positioned this front and centre in the allows the user to control an iPad with Settings menu, making it easier for users the aid of a mouse or assistive mouse, to access. To access the Accessibility menu beneficial for users who are unable to use now just tap Settings > Accessibility. an iPad if they have difficulty touching the screen.

Bluetooth devices such as a mouse, joystick, rollerball or head mouse can be used to control the on-screen * For users with an older iPad/ mouse cursor. Users can also use a USB iPhone that cannot update to connected mouse device with the aid of a iOS 13 but require mouse control USB to iPad/iPhone adapter. on their device, please see the AMAneo BTi at: www.inclusive.co.uk/amaneo-bti How to setup mouse support

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Mouse If you are connecting a bluetooth device, support can under Pointer Devices; be setup under the Tap Physical Devices. and Motor category. Tap Touch.

Tap Assistive Touch. Tap Bluetooth Devices.

Make sure your Tap the bluetooth Assistive mouse is Touch switch turned on so it displays and is discoverable and select it when it the green ‘on’ position to enable it. appears in the Bluetooth Devices list. If you are using a USB mouse then simply connect a USB adapter to your iPad and connect your mouse. A circular mouse cursor should then appear on the 3 screen.

Tracking Speed If the speed 4 of the mouse cursor needs altering Pointer Style this can be adjusted Users with under Tracking Speed by moving the a visual slider left or right to decrease or increase impairment the speed. can adjust the appearance of the mouse cursor by 5 clicking Pointer Style under Pointer Devices. Dwell Control A dwell Within this control area, the size feature is also and colour of included, the pointer meaning a can be dwell action altered and will be automatically activated when an auto-hide the cursor is held in one position for a feature is specified amount of time. EnableDwell available to configure. Control to activate this feature. We have an extensive range of wired and wireless mice, joystick and rollerballs along with the other pointing devices that are all compatible to use with your iPad & iPhone.

Clevy Mouse BIGtrack OPTIMA Rollerball

A colourful mouse for young children, with two coloured buttons to make it easier to The wired OPTIMA Rollerball remember left and right click. BIGtrack doesn’t require control uses durable, optical technology Fits into small hands and is with the fingertips – a swipe for precise tracking and control easy to control. With a right red at the large 3 inch ball and at of the cursor. Light touch ball button and a left blue button the buttons works just as well. movement and stability make it makes it easier to remember Includes two 3.5mm switch it ideal for a wide range of left and right click. Dimensions: sockets to allow switch access to computer users. 10cm x 5.5cm x 3.5cm. the left and right click functions Dimensions: 18cm x 10cm x 8cm. (switches not included).

n-ABLER Pro Joystick TrackerPro 2 Quha Zono Mouse

A light-touch joystick, four cursor A unique wireless gyroscopic speed settings, drag lock and TrackerPro 2 provides reliable pointing device offering a simple double-click buttons and many hands-free mouse control for alternative to a regular mouse, other features allow each user individuals who are unable it offers a flexible, plug and play to set up the product according to use a traditional computer alternative to a regular mouse to their individual requirements. mouse. TrackerPro's smoothness, and it can be attached to the Unique Anti-Tremor facility is accuracy, ease of use and head, wrist, foot or anywhere invaluable for anyone suffering performance in outdoor light else that is both comfortable with tremors or involuntary make it the ideal choice for users and in front of the device being muscle spasms. Dimensions: that use head movement to accessed. 23cm x 13cm x 13cm. access their computer.

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