iPhone and iPod Touch Apps for (Special) Education

Website: scribd.com

This website is a listing of various applications (apps) that can be used with iPod and iPhone Touch systems. The list is in PDF format. There are different sections and each has lists of various apps that can be purchased through the iTunes Store. Each app is titled and has a description of what it contains plus the icon that would appear on the touch screen when purchased and downloaded. The sections are Communication, Organization, Reading, Writing, Math, Music, Songs, Art, Games, AT, and a Resource Link. The prospective buyer/user will find flashcards, expressions, Spanish-to-English, sign language, auditory feedback, behavior charts, dictionaries and word prediction, calculator and tip/tax helper, music creation, song activities, art and photo apps, PACMan, and apps that make your phone accessible with magnification or large print contacts, sound amplification and voice control, and audio dialing. This is a treasure trove of applications for the person with disabilities who utilizes the iPod or iPhone for communication. While each app needs to be purchased prior to download, the costs are minimal and the benefits are huge.