My Ipad doesn't respond when I touch the screen so now when I turn it on from sleep mode its stuck on the lock screen what do I do?

Sticky271-

Try resetting (rebooting) your iPad. Hold both the Home and Sleep buttons for several seconds until the Apple logo appears. Ignore the "Slide to power off" arrow. The iPad will restart after a couple of minutes. Resetting this way will not hurt anything, and sometimes clears up mysterious problems.

If this does not help, you can also try restoring from your backup in iTunes.

Depending on how long you have had your iPad 2, its warranty may still be in effect. I suggest you show it to an Apple Store Genius. If the Genius can not fix it, you may get a replacement iPad.

If there is no Apple Store near you, look for an Apple Authorized Repair Center. There may be one in your city. <Apple Authorized Repair Centers>

Fred

This may be caused by the voiceover function being turned on accidentally. Press the home button 3 times in rapid succession and see if it restores touch screens ability to recognize touch input. If it does, this was your problem.

Thank you very much WhiteTiger38. I did as you said and it is solved!

I tried both Fre*M and White Tiger 38"s suggestions and my iPad is now working again. Not sure which did it. Meanwhile, I'd given up on the iPad and ordered a new one which will arrive in a couple of days. Should have tried you guys first. Oh, well. We an always use another device in our family.