FirstTap

Teaching VoiceOver to young

Free · Designed for iPad

iPad

New offering from CNIB to teach VoiceOver skills to young children! As children grow up in a world shaped by technology, digital literacy is becoming as fundamental as reading and writing. FirstTap is an educational iPad app designed for children (ages 2+) who are blind or have low vision. It introduces young learners to the iOS operating system through fun, age-appropriate games and activities, teaching basic gestures like tapping and swiping. With a focus on boosting children’s interest and engagement with the iPad and supporting their future use of assistive technology, FirstTap has a wide range of entry points to meet the diverse needs of children who are blind or have low vision. Available in English and French, FirstTap provides additional resources to help caregivers confidently navigate the app and support their child’s learning at home. Learning outcomes: • How to interact appropriately with the iPad (gentle touch, screen orientation). • Age-appropriate VoiceOver gestures (Including Split tap, Rotor use and Reading Gestures), Accessibility: • While FirstTap is not compatible with VoiceOver, it has built-in accessibility features that mimic VoiceOver.

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    Information

    • Seller
      • Canadian National Institute for the Blind, The
    • Size
      • 3 GB
    • Category
      • Education
    • Compatibility
      Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
      • iPad
        Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
      • Mac
        Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
      • Apple Vision
        Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
    • Languages
      • English
    • Age Rating
      4+
      • 4+
      • This app has an age rating of 4+ with content restrictions. Some content may be rated higher, but access is managed by the developer through in-app controls.
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      • In-App Controls
        Parental Controls
    • Copyright
      • Copyright © 1996 - 2025 CNIB. All rights reserved
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