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Handi capped and need a tablet

Aug 1, 2013 3:06PM PDT

Hello. I had an accident at a waterpark and no longer have my arms. I get by with my feet pretty good but I want a tablet and have trouble using my feet on them. What is the best one for tapping if you have big toes? Does screen size matter or is it the screen tapping area that might be the problem? Is there anything for the handicap out there. I can spend up to 700 then I have to pay the rest myself.

Thank you JJB

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None it seems.
Aug 2, 2013 2:01AM PDT

This is something your support needs to work with you on. Here in the USA folk in such condition have support around them and they have to work with you to find a solution.

At the office we are porting Android apps so a quick check found none were any better at a toe tap. I wonder if my co-workers caught me doing this.

--> But that's not what I found to be a big issue. I had difficulty turning on all the tablets. So your support would have to rig or make a holder that allow you to operate the power and other buttons.

Hope this helps,
Bob

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Handi capped and need a tablet
Aug 2, 2013 3:21AM PDT

Thank you so much for the reply. I did not expect to get one.
I talked to her last night and she suggested I get an Input Panel Voice Recognition Tool.
I think that the way to go.
thanks
JJB

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There's more about the ipad to consider.
Aug 2, 2013 8:41AM PDT
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Stylus
Aug 9, 2013 10:19AM PDT

Just a thought. Have you tried using a stylus with your feet?