Accessibility Solutions for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
You can find a variety of hardware and software products (sold separately) that adapt iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch for special needs. Look for the “Made for iPhone,” “Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPad” logos to identify compatible products.
TecEar Music Link T-coil inductive ear loop
Music Link offers people with hearing loss clear audio without feedback and distracting background noise. It works with iPhone, iPad, iPod, and any audio device with a standard (three-connector, two-ring) 3.5-mm headphone socket. Some models may require a headphone jack adapter for use with iPhone. Learn more
Soft-Touch Stylus
Using the Soft-Touch Stylus, you can type, tap, and scroll effortlessly without worrying about scratching the high-resolution display on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. The Soft-Touch Stylus features a lightweight aluminum body with a soft-touch rubber tip and includes a shirt clip, letting you easily carry it wherever you take your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Learn more
Pogo Stylus
The Pogo Stylus features an ultralight aluminum body with an anodized finish and laser graphics. The soft tip glides easily over the surface of the display, making it fun and easy to sketch, draw characters, or just slide to unlock. Learn more
App Store
You can find a variety of hardware and software products on the App Store that adapt iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch for special needs. Learn more
soundAMP R
With soundAMP R you can instantly improve your hearing. This application for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch uses the built-in microphone or headset with mic to amplify nearby sound. You can adjust volume, tone, and background sound levels and make recordings. Learn more
Proloquo2Go
Proloquo2Go is an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) application for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch for people who have difficulty speaking. It offers natural-sounding text-to-speech voices, a default vocabulary of more than 7000 items, and expandability in a convenient, mobile solution. Learn more
Sign 4 Me
Now beginners with an interest in American Sign Language (ASL) can start learning right on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. You control a 3D animated character that demonstrates ASL with a library of over 11,500 words. Just type a sentence, word, or phrase to see it signed. Learn more
Digit-Eyes
Digit-Eyes enables people without vision to read barcode labels. Use your iPhone to scan UPC/EAN codes and hear the names of over 7.5 million products. Print barcodes from the Digit-Eyes website on ordinary labels. Digit-Eyes barcodes may contain text that VoiceOver reads or can be used to record audio on your phone that's played when the label is scanned. Learn more
Eyeglasses
Eyeglasses offers 2X, 4X, 6X or 8X magnification levels using the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 autofocusing camera. Simply hold the camera 5 inches from the object you wish to examine to display text or imagery. Ideal for anyone who has trouble reading fine print or needs to see in greater detail, this app is suited for everyday use and for emergencies that require clarity of vision. Learn more