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  • Sensory CineFx (Free)

    by: Sensory Apps, Ltd.

    SubjectILS, Leisure/Recreation, POHI/CI
    Accessibility FeatureMagnification, Switch
    PlatformiOS
    Age RangeElementary, Preschool, Secondary

    This is a fully switch-accessible app that can be used by Bluetooth switch users. It includes fun photo effects with 30 cine-style effects. Use your own photos and create special effects, including hall of mirrors, psychedelic colors, and swirl effects. Requires one to four switches.

    download Sensory CineFx (Free) on the App Store

  • Sensory Electra (Free)

    by: Sensory Apps House Ltd

    SubjectLeisure/Recreation, POHI/CI, Visual Skills
    Accessibility FeatureMagnification, Switch
    PlatformiOS
    Age RangeElementary, Preschool, Secondary

    Sensory Electra is a simple stimulating app for people with special or complex needs. It is visually stimulating and suitable for a range of abilities. Electra responds to taps and up to three simultaneous finger-touch movements. Electra is fully switch-accessible.

    download Sensory Electra (Free) on the App Store

  • Sensory Magma (Free)

    by: Sensory App House, Ltd.

    SubjectLeisure/Recreation
    Accessibility FeatureMagnification
    PlatformiOS
    Age RangeElementary, Preschool, Secondary

    Sensory Magma is a simple calming and relaxing visual app for people with special/complex needs. Magma generates lava-style, slow-moving effects, which can be relaxing and also stimulating when combined with music from the iPhone or iPad.

    download Sensory Magma (Free) on the App Store

  • Sensory Room (Free)

    by: Inclusive Technology Ltd

    SubjectCommunication, ILS, Leisure/Recreation, POHI/CI, Visual Skills
    Accessibility FeatureMagnification, Switch
    PlatformiOS
    Age RangeElementary, Preschool, Secondary

    A fun cause-and-effect activity. Look at the pictures and talk about the story in your own words: What can you see in the multi-sensory room? Do you like the bubble tube or disco lights best? Lots of opportunity for discussion and language development. Simple touch access. Switch access options also included (using available Bluetooth switch interfaces).

    download Sensory Room (Free) on the App Store

  • Sequencing Coding Concept Activities (Free)

    by: Diane Brauner

    SubjectCommunity of Practice, Computer Science
    Accessibility FeatureMagnification, VoiceOver/Screen Reader
    PlatformWebsite
    Age RangeTeachers

    This blog post includes coding  activities for younger and older students who are Blind/Visually Impaired.

    https://www.perkinselearning.org/technology/blog/sequencing-coding-concept-activities