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.

Voice Dream Reader App on Sale

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Through July 4th, Voice Dream Reader app for iOS ( 6.99) and Android (4.99) is 50% off. This is a great value for this multi-function app that reads aloud documents, articles and web sites and supports a wide variety of formats. … Continue reading →

Posted in Adults with LD, Android, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, Dyslexia, iPad, iPhone, Learning Disability, Reading, Text to Speech, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Liftware Level, a Motorized Spoon

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Reblogged from The Assistive Technology Daily   Liftware Level By now, you must have seen or heard about this new steady spoon/ utensil that lets people with hand tremors eat without spilling and dropping their food. Liftware Level, a new … Continue reading →

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The Owlet Smart Sock 2

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The Assistive Technology Daily shares the Owlet Smart Sock 2, offering monitoring of vital signs for young children. Read on for more information about the new Owlet Smart Sock 2 features. https://youtube.com/watch?v=GFk2HxIOmzk The Smart Sock 2 enhances everything that our … Continue reading →

Posted in Apps for OT's, Apps for PT's, Assistive Technology, Medical, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Wearable technology | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Tecla | Access technology hands-free — The Assistive Technology Daily

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Reblogged from The Assistive Technology Daily, TECLA- E provides access to tablets, smartphones and smart home automation systems. Read on for more information about what TECLA can do… WHO IS TECLA FOR? Tecla is for anyone who can’t easily use a … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Activities of Daily Living, Assistive Technology, Environmental Control, Mobile Device Use, Mobility Impairment, Physical Disability Tool, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Typing on the iPad Pro 12.9 with SuperKeys App – Access for Individuals with Mobility Impairment 

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The iPad Pro’s large 12.9″ now provides additional accessibility for individuals with motor and visual impairments previously a struggle for those who may have difficulty with multiple finger touch or using assistive touch features. A recent client, presenting speech, motor … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, iOS, iPad, Keyboard, Mobility Impairment, Occupational Therapy, Third Party Keyboards, Uncategorized, Visual Impairment | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

iPad Pro 1 & 2 Cases for 12.9″

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

While the newest iPad Pro 2 has just become available on the market this June (2017), only recent experience with the 12.9″ tablet has required searching for accessories and application of its features for individuals with a multiple disabilities. The … Continue reading →

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SayIt! App

Posted on June 17, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

                                         SayIt App!                                               Looking for a quick text based AAC app that can speak out loud? SayIt! … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Assistive Technology, Augmentative Communication, Customizable app, iOS, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Physical Disability Tool, Rehabilitation, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Visual Tracking / Motor Coordination Apps for Adults

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

  A recent email from Kate A. requested suggested app for visual motor reaction time for home programming after use of Dynavision in the clinic. Although, I am not a user of the Dynavision, and using a mobile device, a much smaller … Continue reading →

Posted in Adults, Android, Apps for OT's, Fine Motor Development, Home Programming, iPad, Occupational Therapy, Physical Disability Tool, Rehabilitation, Research, Visual Motor | Leave a comment

Word Bank for Google Chrome

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Word BankDon Johnston just announced another new product, Word Bank for Google Chrome. A similar support to Co:Writer but without the prediction features, Word Bank easily creates a word cloud or word list on a topic from an electronic document … Continue reading →

Posted in Assistive Technology, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Google Chrome, Google Docs, Text to Speech, Traumatic Brain Injury, Writing | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Gazespeaker AAC Software

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Reposted from The Assistive Technology Daily. Gazespeaker AAC “Gazespeaker is a free software designed to help people with disabilities to communicate and interact with their environment and the web uniquely with their eyes.”This is a fantastic free suite for eye … Continue reading →

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