Proloquo is AssistiveWare's modern AAC app, designed with keyguard users in mind. This keyguard is not for use with the original Proloquo2Go app. For that, you can order a Proloquo2Go temporary keyguard.
Temporary keyguards are laser cut from 1/8" foam board, the same thickness as our standard keyguards, so you can see how the end user will deal with the size and depth of the openings. The keyguards do not fit any particular case, and they're not intended as a permanent solution, so they don't come with any attachment method. You attach them with a temporary means like tape or Blu-Tack. Suction tape is an excellent, more reliable attachment.
There are two styles from which to choose:
- Visible screen - The keyguard is slightly bigger than the visible portion of the screen. It will fit loosely in 90% of iPad cases just the way it is. If your case has a very small screen opening, like a GoNow or AMDI case, you can easily shave a hair off the edge with a razor knife to fit it.
- Full iPad - Select this style if you can test the iPad out of the case. The keyguard will be made to cover the iPad screen. This makes it stronger and gives you much more room for mounting to the iPad.
App Settings and Options
This keyguard supports different designs based on user settings and preferences. Each of these affects the positioning and/or size of items on the screen, and thus the design of the keyguard itself. Your KeyguardAT keyguard will be truly custom-designed to match every one of the choices you make for the end user.
This keyguard is cut from foam board for evaluation purposes and is not intended for long-term use. For long-term use, order a regular Proloquo keyguard.
Cell Openings - The default cell openings are rectangles with rounded corners, the same size as the cells. Elliptical openings are the same size as the cells. If you choose square or circular openings, they will be centered in the cells, reduced to fit in the cell. The extra space helps the user differentiate between the cells, and allows a little place for fingers to rest. If you choose anything other than full-sized rectangles, do not choose a colored material, as some information in the cells will be covered by the keyguard.
Reduce Openings To - By default, openings will be made as large as will fit the cell. If you specify a maximum opening size, the dimensions of the grid cells will be reduced so they are no bigger than the maximum you specified. If the cells would naturally be 1" wide and ".5" high, and you specified a maximum of 0.75", the cells would be reduced to 0.75" x 0.5". Round or square openings are reduced in both dimensions to the specified size. If the cells are already smaller than the specified size, nothing will change.
Swipe to Home - Newer iPads don't have a home button for returning to the home screen, so they require the user to swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to return to home. If the user doesn't need access to the home screen, or if you're using a virtual home button, you can leave this closed for a much stronger and more esthetic keyguard. If the user will need to swipe to return to the home screen, you can open this, but note that this leaves an ugly notch in the bottom edge of the keyguard. The keyguard will be much weaker, and it may allow access to items on the bottom of the screen that would otherwise be unaccessible.
User ID - An optional HIPAA-compliant identifier to be engraved on the keyguard. Do not use full names. ID's may be up to 25 characters long.
How to Determine Which iPad You Have
On newer iPads, it's easy. Go to the Settings app General settings and tap "About". The Model Name is what you're looking for. Select that model from the "Device" pull down menu above.
On older iPads, use the Model Number, which is really a part number that looks something like "ML0N2LL/A". Do a Web search for that. On the back of your iPad there's also a very tiny model number that looks something like "A1538". Do a Web search for that, like "iPad A1538".
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