Category Archives: Accessibility

MacGyver Options for Stylus Adaptations

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Stylus Adaptations The last post featured commercially available adapted styluses available on the market for purchase. Here are some suggestions on methods of adapting styluses for individuals with physical challenges. Perhaps not always the prettiest, but when funds or availability … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Accessories, Android, Android Management, Assistive Technology, iPad, iPad Management, iPhone, iPod, iPod/iPad Accessory, Stylus | Leave a comment

Be My Eyes | Remote Help for the Blind – The Assistive Technology Daily

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Be My Eyes is an app that allows blind people to request remote help from a sighted person when needed. As scooped from Assistive Technology Daily : http://attraining.org/atdaily/2015/02/11/remote-help/ Assistive Technology Daily share a new iOS app that provides human assistance … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Activities of Daily Living, Assistive Technology, iPad, iPad Management, iPhone, iPod, Low Vision/ Blindness | Leave a comment

Adaptive Styluses and Other Methods of Direct Access to a Tablet

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

A recent inquiry on adaptive styluses piqued by interest. It has been a while since I scoured the market for adaptive styluses so it appeared to be time to find what else is out there. Here are my findings: Limitless Stylus (Prototype) … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Accessories, Android, Android Management, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod/iPad Accessory, Occupational Therapy, Physical Disability Tool, Special education, Stylus | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

The Limitless Stylus

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

An inquiry about a finger stylus for a child with CP prompted my search for what type of styluses might be available at the current time. Like apps, tools for mobile devices are being developed and also go off the market constantly. … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Accessories, Android, iPad, iPad Management, iPhone, iPod, iPod/iPad Accessory, Occupational Therapy, Physical Disability Tool | Leave a comment

Voice Dream Writer App Available !

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Voice Dream Writer app (9.99) developed by Winston Chen was released this past week. Also the developer of Voice Dream Reader app (iPhone/iPad), Winston Chen has been dedicated to improving and offering features in his Reader app for individuals with … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, High School, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Language Arts, Post secondary, Spell Checking, Text to Speech, Universal Design for Learning, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Lanskin Lanyard Skin Case for iPod Touch 5th Gen

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

Recent assessment of a client with memory challenges resulted in needing a tool with numerous vocal reminders and a method to keep the tool with them through part of their daily schedule. An iPod Touch was recommended with use of Aida Reminder app, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Accessories, Activities of Daily Living, Assistive Technology, iPod, iPod/iPad Accessory, Memory, Occupational Therapy, Organization, Rehabilitation, Traumatic Brain Injury, Vocation | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

KNFB Reader App on Sale

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

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

ViaOptaDaily App from Novartis Pharmaceutical

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

ViaOptaDaily app, optimized for iPhone (compatible on iPad iOS 6) and Android is a free app created by Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation. As a free app it provides the following six tools for individuals with visual impairment in their daily life: Weather … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Android, App Reviews, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, Free apps, iADL's, iOS, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Low Vision/ Blindness, Money | Leave a comment

Keeble App from AssistiveWare – Another 3rd Party Keyboard Option!

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The option of iOS 8 predictive keyboard and 3rd Party Keyboard apps provides additional support to writers with larger keys, more customization and word prediction integrated into the standard iOS 8 keyboard.  This brings another level of support to struggling writers … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, AT for Handwriting, Customizable app, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Emergent Literacy, iPad, Mobility Impairment, Occupational Therapy, School Based Interventions, Text to Speech, Word Prediction, Writing | 8 Comments

Sign Language Recognition for a Tablet

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

This sign language recognition for a tablet known as UNI, the case uses gesture recognition technology developed by Leap Motion to translate sign language into audible speech Source: As scooped from Assistive Technology Daily Assistive Technology Daily always digs up … Continue reading →

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