Hi Ed-

Thanks for the thought… I appreciate it…

We looked at using a pinch to zoom, but he had to use 2 fingers from two separate hands to do it…

I didn’t look at any of the low vision accessibility apps, because they didn’t seem relevant, but I will look into those, to see if there are any enlargement features that might help…

Thanks!

Margaret

I have not seen a lot of options for accessibility settings for physical issues, beyond the previously discussed head mouse/alternate mouse idea. Would it help if the links were larger? Most of the up-to-date browsers including chrome and "Internet" that are on android 4.0 and 4.1 allow for a pinch to zoom feature that would make the links larger…

Ed Hitchcock OT/L

Technology Center

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

Hi All-

I’ve changed the subject line a little…

I’ve been looking into accessibility on the Android tablet (in terms of the touch settings).

I have a friend who has somewhat limited dexterity.  He is 100% accurate using an external keyboard, or a LightWriter, but his accuracy isn’t very good while clicking on links on the Android tablet. He tends to “push” the screen a little while trying to make his selection…

He tried out a capacitative stylus, which helps on links, but slows him down significantly when typing on the built in keyboard.

I have gone through the settings, but haven’t found anything that really addresses the issue, or makes typing more successful.  I’ve also been looking for accessibility apps, but I haven’t found very  much that helps for physical accessibility issues.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks!

Margaret

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