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05-05-2016, 04:42 PM
Apple recently updated its online storefront with the addition of a new "Accessibility" category (http://www.apple.com/us/shop/accessories/all-accessories/accessibility?page=1#!), which is broken up into sections pertaining to the assistance of individuals with impairments related to vision, physical and motor skills, and learning and literacy (via Amvsement (http://www.amvsement.com/2016/05/apple-accessibility-accessories/)).
There are 15 total products broken up into each of the three sections, with further sub-categories allowing users to shop the online store specifically looking for accessories that support the iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Some of the products include the HumanWare Brailliant BI 32 Braille Display (http://www.apple.com/shop/product/HJB42VC/A/humanware-brailliant-bi-32-braille-display?f**de=629c3879e64c4f29321d8271086f47f4c44b 63d4df6f56dd9257bb15a76dea581c35c95440becd12b6ed9b 41d130fd4963de9d1a62d0cb0698135fb29c5e5a7d482a5a42 fbcba9ad9935013b2db65b52e217263fbcb63ae3d6f7f984e6 6064a633b15a725be8ae79a5f313691f467943) that sits in front of a Mac's keyboard to allow anyone who is blind the ability to fully navigate OS X -- and even iOS -- with a lightweight, Bluetooth-enabled braille keyboard.
http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2016/05/apple-accessibility-store.jpg
Some of the other accessibility products offer more creative outlets, like the Skoog 2.0 Tactile Musical Interface for iPad (http://www.apple.com/shop/product/HJAV2ZM/A/skoogmusic-skoog-20-tactile-musical-interface-for-ipad?f**de=cad7feb90a9a813dc5f8a5709d895fa763fd796 a09237b2b3b87123c7ff5f28a404262f0ecf1d2a234c9265f4 beaf0de0a5a5dfd3cb17d3b9c0d94dbf0412adcb4466a5ca7b 0be9da26a6c782f84066e67aec9304934b1eefb9f85565c4fd 68b42ae5c8ee22cbdc1b0c202309c0a45ba), which lets anyone create music using the multi-purpose buttons on each side of the 5-sided cube. Thanks to the Skoog's versatility in tapping, squeezing, or twisting to create responsive sound, the accessory is said to encourage "expressive music making for children, parents, teachers, and musicians."
It was rumored (http://www.macrumors.com/2015/12/21/apple-stores-selling-accessibility/) late last year that Apple would begin selling accessibility accessories in its physical retail stores in "early 2016," but it seems the company decided to rollout a few options to its online store first. For anyone close to an Apple Store location, Apple is offering a Personal Pickup option for the new accessories, as well.
The new product category follows Apple's ongoing accessibility efforts (https://www.apple.com/accessibility/ios/) that encourage the use of its products by as wide a group of people as possible, including those with physical and mental impairments.
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There are 15 total products broken up into each of the three sections, with further sub-categories allowing users to shop the online store specifically looking for accessories that support the iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Some of the products include the HumanWare Brailliant BI 32 Braille Display (http://www.apple.com/shop/product/HJB42VC/A/humanware-brailliant-bi-32-braille-display?f**de=629c3879e64c4f29321d8271086f47f4c44b 63d4df6f56dd9257bb15a76dea581c35c95440becd12b6ed9b 41d130fd4963de9d1a62d0cb0698135fb29c5e5a7d482a5a42 fbcba9ad9935013b2db65b52e217263fbcb63ae3d6f7f984e6 6064a633b15a725be8ae79a5f313691f467943) that sits in front of a Mac's keyboard to allow anyone who is blind the ability to fully navigate OS X -- and even iOS -- with a lightweight, Bluetooth-enabled braille keyboard.
http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2016/05/apple-accessibility-store.jpg
Some of the other accessibility products offer more creative outlets, like the Skoog 2.0 Tactile Musical Interface for iPad (http://www.apple.com/shop/product/HJAV2ZM/A/skoogmusic-skoog-20-tactile-musical-interface-for-ipad?f**de=cad7feb90a9a813dc5f8a5709d895fa763fd796 a09237b2b3b87123c7ff5f28a404262f0ecf1d2a234c9265f4 beaf0de0a5a5dfd3cb17d3b9c0d94dbf0412adcb4466a5ca7b 0be9da26a6c782f84066e67aec9304934b1eefb9f85565c4fd 68b42ae5c8ee22cbdc1b0c202309c0a45ba), which lets anyone create music using the multi-purpose buttons on each side of the 5-sided cube. Thanks to the Skoog's versatility in tapping, squeezing, or twisting to create responsive sound, the accessory is said to encourage "expressive music making for children, parents, teachers, and musicians."
It was rumored (http://www.macrumors.com/2015/12/21/apple-stores-selling-accessibility/) late last year that Apple would begin selling accessibility accessories in its physical retail stores in "early 2016," but it seems the company decided to rollout a few options to its online store first. For anyone close to an Apple Store location, Apple is offering a Personal Pickup option for the new accessories, as well.
The new product category follows Apple's ongoing accessibility efforts (https://www.apple.com/accessibility/ios/) that encourage the use of its products by as wide a group of people as possible, including those with physical and mental impairments.
Read More: Apple Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month With Two New Videos (http://www.macrumors.com/2016/04/02/apple-autism-acceptance-month/)
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