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All iPads Which iPad best for stroke patient ?
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They can't move their right hand much and have trouble focusing sometimes. They can not hold much themselves. Not really.
Yes, though also worth keeping in mind the power button Touch ID would be very inconvenient in portrait mode or using single handed.
First of all, sorry to hear.
I’d focus on a model with Touch ID on home button and immediately invest in a really good case that can be operated with one hand, like the Zugu cases.
Problem there is finding it in stock. I've found the minis to be the ones that are rarely available on Apple's refurb store.
FaceID iPad paired with a stand like this would be my choice. If they don't need to hold it, 12.9 might even be good for bigger viewing area/better visibility.
How is their speech? Siri might work if it hasn't been affected much. Or maybe add a full size Magic Trackpad or bluetooth presenter for remote control.
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How is their speech? Siri might work if it hasn't been affected much. Or maybe add a full size Magic Trackpad or bluetooth presenter for remote control.
Assuming they don't have to hold it (using a stand) would the 12.9" be an option? Just thinking bigger touch targets, more room for bigger text size etc.
Good call on the mouse/ trackpad, it might be easier to control via cursor than touch, or at least be less tiring (less need to hold your arm up).FaceID iPad paired with a stand like this would be my choice. If they don't need to hold it, 12.9 might even be good for bigger viewing area/better visibility.
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Height & angle adjustable floor stand for iPad and tablets, as flexible as a real arm. Whether you are standing, sitting, lying on a recliner or in bed, this flexible tablet floor stand will free your hands and helps you find the perfect view to watch movies, live streaming, Tik Tok, vlogging, pl...smile.amazon.com
How is their speech? Siri might work if it hasn't been affected much. Or maybe add a full size Magic Trackpad or bluetooth presenter for remote control.
Thank you. I did not know that so good to know!
I will wait until she can use both hands again!
The voice control is separate from Siri. It’s pretty excellent actually. You should look into it further becuase the answer so far is inaccurate as far as accessiblity and the iPad go.
Accessibility is a different thing altogether though. You can’t really use Siri to do various tasks that you may need to perform on a regular basis.
By the way this is coming from someone who doesn’t really require accessibility but I do implement them.
Do you personally use voice controls for general device use?
I don’t personally, but I have experience with setting it up and helping teach someone who very much needed it to use it.
Siri is not related, and not really designed to be used as such, BUT - if you have some physical limitation or disability which prevent you from using your iPad in a certain way, then that’s exactly what these accessibility settings are for. OP dive in and check it out - the voice control especially is incredibly powerful and advanced.
I agree. OP based on [mention]cupcakes2000 [/mention] ‘s experience you might as well order one and try it out with your mum. There’s always that 14 days return period.
Dad had a stroke in the 90s. Hundreds of hours of treatment, PT and OT. He never spoke or used his right hand again.
Their biggest enemy is frustration. Try to keep expectations (theirs and yours) down so there’s some chance of reaching them.