Category Archives: Accessibility

Panther Technology Apps on Sale Thru End of Year!

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Panther Technology  has produced several apps geared to students with motoric challenges that provide alternative access modes to classroom tasks. Their apps are on sale through the end of the year: Panther Writer – iPad app now 14.99 is their … Continue reading →

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Need a stocking stuffer for your iDevice user?

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Here is a holiday stocking stuffer idea for the iDevice user –  shared by Chris Beatty, OTR, ATP via email: “I recently found ‘Tech Touch’ gloves available at Target with which work with iPad or capacitance  touch screen. The gloves prevent … Continue reading →

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Infinitec Screen Cast on Alternative Keyboards for the iPad by Mary Bettlach

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Mary Bettlach from Infinitec, presents an Infinitec screen cast on Alternative Keyboards for the iPad as presented by Scott Marfillius and Kelly Fonner at the 2012 Closing the Gap Conference. Mary Bettlach shares the following iPad keyboard alternatives in her 5 … Continue reading →

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Panther Technology Black Friday Special Offers

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Here are more Black Friday app specials from Panther Technology suite of apps… Don’t forget to get your Panther Apps from the iTunes store today. Discover Panther Technology. Apps are based on Universal Design, to unleash potential for individuals with … Continue reading →

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Read & Write app for Google Docs

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Are you aware of Read & Write app for Google Docs? First off it has been confusing to me to consider the Read & Write extension available in Google Chrome as an app. Apps have a wider connotation than I thought. Doing a little … Continue reading →

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SimplyWorks for iPad Part 2: Joystick and Keyboard Access | Jane’s Blog

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

See on Scoop.it – Apps for Special Education More of Jane’s expertise on alternative access methods to the iPad. Again, my gratitude to Jane for your her time and willingness to share her  information. Her information is invaluable to help sift and … Continue reading →

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SimplyWorks for iPad Part 1: Switch Access | Jane’s Blog

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

See on Scoop.it – Apps for Special Education Jane Farrall offers her expertise on another switch access device for the iPad and explicit instructions for it’s use (I find this type of information hard to come by and Jane does … Continue reading →

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New Features for Assistive Touch – Video by Luis Perez

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Here is another video by Luis Perez reviewing what new in Assistive Touch features in the new iOS 6 for iPad. Features Luis Perez reviews are: enabling Siri, using the task switcher for multitasking and making a screenshot  with a single tap with assistive … Continue reading →

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Guided Access in iOS 6 – Video by Luis Perez

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Luis Perez  shares key features of Guided Access available in  iOS 6 in his video review geared to use with individuals with disabilities. For more videos from Luis Perez visit his YouTube collections  or visit his wiki, Mobile Learning 4 Special Needs  for more … Continue reading →

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Speak Selection and AssistiveTouch in IOS 6

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS
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