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.

Free Technology for Teachers: How to Use VideoNot.es With Google Drive

  Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.freetech4teachers.com Speaking of note taking, Richard Byrne blogger of Free Technology for Teachers shares an interesting tool that connects with  Google Drive allowing viewing a view source (Coursea, YouTube, Khan, etc.) while type notes on a document using VideoNot.es, an … Continue reading

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Note Taking Tools & Feature Matrix

Taking Tools for Students Note taking is a subject frequently addressed during AT assessment of students. Along with peer note taking accommodations, as eligible through a college’s students with disability center, or special education department there are many electronic tools available … Continue reading

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Ready to Print App on Sale

Ready to Print App, available for iOS, Android and Kindle is currently on sale this weekend (April 22-24, 2016) for 50% off.  Occupational therapist and developer Diane Reid, OTR/L provides this sale in honor of OT Month. Ready to Print … Continue reading

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Tech Toolbox™

Thanks to the The Assistive Technology Daily blog for offers the latest tech resources for individuals with disability. One of their recent posts features The Arc’s Tech Toolbox™ , an online resource to find, share, rate and review technology for … Continue reading

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Proloquo2Go and Proloquo4 Text – 50% off

For OT’s who are involved with assistive technology service, two popular AAC apps from AssistiveWare, Proloquo2Go and Proloquo4Text are on sale for Autism Acceptance Month (limited time – April 2, 3, 4, 2016) at 50% off, a significant savings! Proloquo2Go app (iPad, … Continue reading

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Autism Acceptance Day – April 2, 2016 – Wearing Blue?

National Autism Acceptance Day, April 2, 2016! Today is the 8th annual Autism Acceptance Day, so Light it up Blue with your clothing, lighting or sharing information about autism. Autism Speaks.org has great information including tool kits, research and resources about … Continue reading

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Entrepreneurs Design Backpack For Kids On The Spectrum

It may look like a typical book bag, but a backpack designed by a group of college students to meet the sensory needs of kids with autism is far from ordinary. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.disabilityscoop.com Not high tech, but … Continue reading

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Dear Otto: How do I set the default font on MS Word

Thanks to Jacqui Murray for her quick answer to a question asked often about setting default fonts in MS Word. As an OT and ATP working with a variety of individuals with disabilities on the computer often requires addressing and … Continue reading

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The White House and Michelle Obama Release $250M ‘Open eBooks’ App for Title I and Special Education Teachers (EdSurge News)

Want to learn more? Check out our additional article with five more facts on the Open eBooks app! Do you remember how it felt when you first read what would eventually become your favorite book? For many students, that’s a feeling … Continue reading

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Hearing Loss – Tips, Tools and Facts

Hearing Loss Quick Facts As an Assistive Technology Practitioner, referrals for evaluation can include pediatric to geriatric clients. Their unique disability needs can be focused or multi-faceted, especially when age is a factor. When multiple disabilities exist, referring individuals to … Continue reading

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