Author Archives: Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

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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.

Converting Hard Copy Text to Digital Format

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

I can’t tell you how often I talk with clients about methods of converting hard copy text/papers to digital format for purposes of accessing information using text to speech, completing forms or for organizational reasons. Whatever the reason there are … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Accessories, Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, Cause and Effect apps, iPad, iPhone, OCR, Organization, Reading, Scanning, Text to Speech | 4 Comments

AWARE App – Creating Location Services Indoors

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

We are all familiar with GPS systems and most likely use it regularly to assist with locating businesses, homes and other attractions by address or GPS guides us to an address  or location, an essential tool for those of us who travel to and … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Activities of Daily Living, Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Assistive Technology, Environmental Control, Intellectual Disability, Low Vision/ Blindness, Maps, Mobile Device Use, Occupational Therapy, Special Needs, Uncategorized, Wearable technology | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Web Based Keyboarding Instruction for Students

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

It is too late for end of the school home programming recommendations, but here are some good web based keyboarding resources from Ask a Tech Teacher for student practice with appropriate progress for gaining keyboarding skills. Pass them or share … Continue reading →

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GPII – Global Public Inclusive Infrastructure  

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

For you OT Techies – Are you familiar with the Global Public Inclusive Infrastructure or  GPII initiative? Thanks to The Assistive Technology Daily for sharing this new development of Cloud4All  and Prosperity4All  and other international agencies and businesses who have partnered … Continue reading →

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Tar Heel Gameplay – accessible video games! — Jane Farrall Consulting

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

I’m very excited to say that there is a new option in the Tar Heel family – Tar Heel Gameplay! Tar Heel Gameplay lets you create a timed switch version of most videos. You can link to a video on … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, Cognitive Impairment, eBook Creating, Emergent Literacy, Game Apps for Special Needs, Leisure apps, Switch Access, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

About BlindShell | BlindShell — The Assistive Technology Daily

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Working with individuals with blindness? Check out the Assistive Technology Daily’s recent post featuring an Android application for the VI… https://youtube.com/watch?v=oWUrbuw6LWQ BlindShell is a smartphone providing access to the Android system for visually impaired users. The environment is controlled by … Continue reading →

Posted in Activity Worksheets on Your iPad, Android, App Reviews, Assistive Technology, Uncategorized, Vision, Visual Impairment | Leave a comment

On the Cheap – Adjustable Stand for Your Computer, Keyboard and Mouse

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Portable, Adjustable Computer/Keyboard/Mouse Stand Looking for a inexpensive sit to stand solution for positioning a keyboard, laptop or mobile device? I  recently purchased the   Readaeer ® stand,  a portable,  adjustable computer /keyboard and mouse stand as a sit to stand component … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Assistive Technology, Ergonomics, Mobile Device Use, Mobility Impairment, Occupational Therapy | 2 Comments

Voice Activated Phone — The Assistive Technology Daily

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

From the The Assistive Technology Daily This voice dialing phone includes 3 voice commands and 17 remaining name and number memories. It also includes the convenient pre-dialing feature that speaks the numbers before dialing. It contains 80 talking CID numbers … Continue reading →

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JACO KINOVA Robotic Arm

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

KINOVA JACO ²Robotic Arm An amazing robotic assistive arm from KINOVA Robotics. See it in action: For more information or to see other user applications visit the Kinova Robotics Website. Think of the potential. As OT’s I expect we all … Continue reading →

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More iPhone Lanyard Options for Security

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

       Lasso Attachment                                   Smart Catch Lanyard Options for iPhone or iPod Touch Finding the right tools for the job can often times feel like looking for that needle in a haystack. For a number of clients in need of work related cognitive … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Accessories, Assistive Technology, Communicaton, Intellectual Disability, iPhone, iPod, iPod/iPad Accessory, Occupational Therapy, Wearable technology | Tagged | Leave a comment