![]() The iPad 9th gen, $329, 64 GB is currently my top pick for an affordable iPad being used just for AAC and AAC-related apps (like Pictello and alternative keyboard apps). ![]() IPad 9th gen, $329 (often less expensive on Amazon or Best Buy) They also offer one sized to fit the iPad Pro 12.9” so be sure to look closely prior to ordering. It comes in 5 colors (black, grey, blue, pink, purple). It is available on Amazon ( ) and their website ( ). This will hopefully will allow it to remain a sustainable option for years to come. The VersaWrap 10.1 case was designed to fit several different similarly sized iPad models (iPad 7th 8th, 9th, 10th Gen iPad Air 4th, 5th Gen iPad Pro 11 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Gen). PRC-Saltillo’s new VersaWrap Case has a built-in stand and the Bluetooth speaker is optional so you won’t need to purchase that if you have an iPad Pro 11”. Kid-friendly & AAC-friendly iPad Cases for the iPad Pro 11: Even less expensive if you get the $269.99 deal currently available on Amazon Prime). The price for the least expensive iPad 9th gen 10.2” was $329 ($470 less than the least expensive iPad Pro on Apple’s website. Pros: Having the increased volume without having the extra weight associated with having a case with built-in speakers or the drain that using Bluetooth speakers puts on the iPad battery.Ĭons: Significantly higher price and kid-friendly cases can be more difficult to find for that model of iPad.Īt the time of this post the price for the least expensive iPad Pro 11” was $799. It’s likely that newer iPad Pro models would have even better sound output. ![]() Sound loudness was ~ 80dB (measured with the Decibel X app on my iPhone 11) which was just slightly less than the Tobii Dynavox Speech Case (see info below). Option 1 (iPad Pro): Here’s a video showing the sound on my iPad Pro 9.7”. See a 4th app-specific option at the end of this post. Purchase a case with a built-in Bluetooth speaker (or one that allows that to be added). ![]() Purchase an external Bluetooth speaker that can either be attached to a carrying strap or worn.It is louder than an iPad 8th gen or iPad 9th gen since the iPad Pro has four speakers vs. ![]() This blog post is focused on sound amplification when the iPad is being used for AAC. But in noisier settings it can still be a little difficult to hear. Thankfully Apple has improved the sound loudness and sound quality in the basic iPad model over the years. I get pretty frequent requests for info about ways to amplify the sound on an iPad when using it for AAC. So that should always be considered during the AAC evaluation and feature matching process. The weight of traditional SGDs is a common factor that I see mentioned related to device abandonment. Some wheelchairs for very young children are too lightweight for that type of heavy SGD to be mounted to it. Traditional SGDs have built in speakers but not everyone has a funding source to pay for those much more expensive devices and the weight of them can be too heavy for many AAC users to carry. This should be part of what’s considered during an AAC & feature matching. Like anything else related to AAC it’s wise to weigh the pros & cons to help decide what model of iPad, case and speaker may be the best fit for that user’s needs and the environments they will be in. ![]()
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