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.

Nike Unveils Shoes For People With Special Needs

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Thanks to a plea from a teen with cerebral palsy seeking shoes he could put on his feet independently, Nike is introducing sneakers designed specifically for people with disabilities. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.disabilityscoop.com With a plea from a teen … Continue reading →

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Nike Unveils Shoes For People With Special Needs

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Thanks to a plea from a teen with cerebral palsy seeking shoes he could put on his feet independently, Nike is introducing sneakers designed specifically for people with disabilities. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.disabilityscoop.com This isn’t an app and not … Continue reading →

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Review: Flipwrite iPad Keyboard

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

I’ve read several nonscientific studies that concluded students type equally well whether they use iPads or traditional keyboards (click here; scroll to ‘Keyboarding: iPad vs. Traditional’). These …   As scooped with Scoop.it from: http://askatechteacher.com/2015/06/22/review-felix-flipbrand-ipad-keyboard/ Jacqui Murray at Ask a Tech … Continue reading →

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Apps for ADL Training

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

                           I Do Hygiene, Getting Dressed, Chores, Food Apps         The Center for Educational Technology, dedicates it’s services to education for the 21st Century. Among their projects are special needs apps,  with  “I Do” apps focusing on step by step instruction for … Continue reading →

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Gray Matter App Assists with Dementia Care

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Although dementia is not my specialty, prior work in long term care settings and recent personal experience with my late mother has given me many opportunities with individuals who were in different stages of the disease. The recent experience with my … Continue reading →

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Monitoring System Takes Stigma And Stress Out Of Aging Independently

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

For any senior who has cringed at the infamous “Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” ads, there’s a new product in store that can take the stigma out of aging, far more discreetly Sourced through Scoop.it from: Huffington Post … Continue reading →

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Proloquo2Go for Apple Watch! Use the app as a single switch on iPhone

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Right after we released the first AAC app for Apple Watch, Proloquo4Text, we now release the first Apple Watch app that allows users with fine motor impairments to use the Apple Watch as a switch to access an iPhone: Proloquo2Go! Version … Continue reading →

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5 Must-have tools for Ed Conferences from Ask a Tech Teacher

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

It’s summer, time for teachers to recharge their cerebral batteries. That could mean reading, going on field trips, spending time with online PLNs, or taking calls from family members who usually e…   As scooped from: http://askatechteacher.com/2015/05/20/5-must-have-tools-for-ed-conferences-2-2/ on Scoopit! Jacqui … Continue reading →

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MusicGlove Helps Stroke Patients Use Their Hands Again – The Assistive Technology Daily

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Friedman hopes to change that with MusicGlove, a wearable computing device designed to help patients improve their fine motor skills. The glove is outfitted with tiny sensors that track the user’s hand movements. Patients use it to play a Guitar … Continue reading →

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Reference Apps Free or Reduced

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Here are some anatomy apps that are currently free or significantly reduced that might be helpful to understand anatomy or medical conditions for clinician or patients: Exploring Essential Anatomy  for iPad (free). Provides images of clinically applicable anatomy.   Shoulder … Continue reading →

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