An iPad in Assistive Access showing the Camera app open with one large button for taking a photo and another large button for going back to the previous screen.

What is Assistive Access?

Assistive Access is a distinctive iPadOS experience, with more focused features and a simplified user interface, which allows people with cognitive disabilities to use iPad with greater ease and independence.

Learn about Assistive Access

An iPad being set up for Assistive Access, with choices for displaying content in easily readable lists, or in a large grid that emphasizes images and icons.

Get started

A trusted supporter, such as a family member or caregiver, can help set up and personalize Assistive Access so iPad works best for the individual they support.

How to set up Assistive Access

An iPad in Assistive Access with the Messages app open. A message is being sent using an emoji-only keyboard.

Visual alternatives to text

Assistive Access offers ways for people to navigate iPad and communicate using visuals rather than text. Onscreen items can be displayed in a large grid that emphasizes images and icons, and messages can be sent with an emoji-only keyboard or as a video selfie.

How to choose the screen layout for Assistive Access

To explore the Assistive Access User Guide, click Table of Contents at the top of the page, or enter a word or phrase in the search field.

For additional resources, visit the Apple Accessibility Support website.

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