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.

Smart Apps For Special Needs: Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014 and Assistive Technology

Source: http://www.smartappsforspecialneeds.com Smart Apps for Special Needs provides information on the newly signed ABLE Act of 2014. The ABLE Act provides the ability of individual on SSI to save additional funds for items and services related to their disability. As … Continue reading

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Osmo Game System – A Manipulative Gaming System for the iPad!

In July, 2014 a blog post featured the  development of the Osmo Game System using tangible tangram pieces and letter tiles that interact with apps on the iPad. The Osmo Game System is available for iPad 2 and newer and the iPad Mini. With … Continue reading

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OT’s with Apps Top 10 + 1 Apps for 2014

The invitation to post a listing of 10 apps with the YappGuru Experts was privilege, but also a challenge! I would have been much more comfortable identifying 10 apps in 10 categories! Sifting and winnowing is a good practice, we do it … Continue reading

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Apps Gone Free!

It’s been a bit lean with free apps during the holiday season, but here are a few apps gone free that are worth checking out for school based OT’s: Decide Now! – this iOS app for iPhone/iPad allows creation of choice … Continue reading

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Late on sending your seasons greetings cards? Create an E-Card in minutes!

If you are like me, time has gotten away from me and those season greetings to friends and family are still waiting to be sent out. With two days to go I am attempting to be at least somewhat thoughtful, … Continue reading

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KNFB Reader App on Sale

This deal may not be for everyone, but for individuals with low vision or blindness who might have been sitting on the fence with purchasing – it might be the deal maker. The KNFB Reader app is now 25% reduced to … Continue reading

Posted in Accessibility, Adults with LD, Assistive Technology, iOS, iPad, iPhone, Low Vision/ Blindness, Mobile Device Use, OCR, Print Disabled, Reading, Scanning, Special education, Vision | Leave a comment

This Holiday Season Be Nice, Not Naughty: Use the Most Readable Low Vision Font

As scooped with Scoopit from: IPAT Blog ” This Holiday Season be Nice not Naughty, use the Most Readable Low Vision Font” It is holiday greeting card time! Tis the season to remember friends and family, whether across the street … Continue reading

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iPad Mini Cases with Handles for Big and Little Hands

Looking for cases  with a handle as a holiday gift for big or little hands?Here are a few cases for iPad Mini with handles for easy grab and go: Snugg Case for iPad Mini 1, 2, 3 provides handles on … Continue reading

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Our Eroded Mental Healthcare System Infographic

Whether working in a school system or adults in a variety of health care systems, the conversation of mental health services, or lack of has been a conversation I have had with other health care workers. Multiple diagnoses of Anxiety … Continue reading

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Android Apps Gone Free!

Just to be fair, here are a few free Android app with a holiday flare worth checking out: Kids Christmas Connect the Dots Puzzle (free) for Android devices. Basic connect the dots with a Christmas theme.   Christmas Holiday Puzzle … Continue reading

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