Handmade Tools Part 1 Stylus and Fingerless Glove - Adapting the iPad for Children with Disabilities

Lauren Pasquazzi, EC-SEAT Scholar and Assistant Preschool Teacher

The first adaptation I created is a pen for the iPad. This pen is specifically designed for young children because one of the materials that was used was a child's utensil. This helps a child to have a better grip when using it. I also used conductive foam and ez fuse tape. 


The second adaptation I created is a glove with the finger cut off. This can help children who may have a difficult time using a touch screen and end up putting all of their hand on the screen. The screen won't detect the glove only the skin which is where the fingers will be.







Meg Foehl, EC-SEAT Scholar and Preschool Teacher

The first adaptation is used to help a child isolate the use of his or her pointer finger. It is made from a child's cotton winter glove with the tip of the pointer finger cut off.

The second adaptation is a low cost simple to make diy stylus. It is made out of an old pen, a q-tip, clear tape, and aluminum foil. The stylus works when the q-tip is damp and the child's skin is touching the aluminum foil. The pictures show that it can be used with a hand or with an attachment...just as long as the q-tip is damp and skin is touching the foil.