The AT Daily Shares Sparkup Book Reader

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

As reposted from Assistive Technology Daily…Sparkup Book Reader a new book reading device for emergent readers.

SparkUp pic

Meet SparkUp®

The Sparkup Magical Book Reader is a revolutionary device that clips directly on to any picture book and reads it aloud in your voice. You can record the book yourself, in any language, and add your own personal touches; or download professionally recorded stories, complete with sound effects, directly from the Sparkup…

via What – Sparkup – The Magical Book Reader — The Assistive Technology Daily

So you want to know how many books can be stored on the Sparkup Book Reader? SparkUp website reported 250 minutes of recording can be stored on the device or approximately 50 books. The SparkUp reader is targeted for 3-6 year olds, however emergent readers of many ages may be able to benefit from this assistive reading tool!

Check out more details about SparkUp Magical Book Reader on the SparkUp Website. SparkUp can also be purchased on Amazon for approximately $60.00 USD.

H/T to AT Daily for their wonderful AT finds for any age!

Carol

 

About Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

OTR/L with more than 35 years experience in pediatrics, school based therapy and adult rehabilitation. Masters of Science in Adaptive Education/Assistive Technology with 20 years experience in AT in education of elementary, middle school, secondary, post secondary students and work environments for adult clients. A RESNA Assistive Technology Practitioner with ACVREP CATIS credentials, AOTA Specialty Certification in Low Vision, USC Davis Executive Certificate in Home Modifications, servicing adults and students with disabilities in employment, education, and home environments. A 2020 graduate of the University of Alabama Birmingham Low Vision Certification Program.
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