Category Archives: Accessibility

Livescribe Echo Pen Sound Stickers

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The Livescribe Pens have been around since about 2010 offering a ink pen that scans what you write and records audio. It uses Livescribe’s specialized dot matrix note paper to synchronize the audio recorded with the handwriting notes you are … Continue reading →

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Echo Show Accessibility Features — Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

I received an Amazon Echo Show as a gift for Christmas and I love it! I set it up in my kitchen so recipes, news, music, and so much more are easily accessible. If you’re unfamiliar with the Echo Show, … Continue reading →

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OrCam MyEye 2.0 – “A Game Changer”

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

A recent AT assessment with a client with low vision explored both computer based and handheld magnification tools as well as text to speech tools that would help her access print required of her online classes. Reading hard copy print (textbooks) is also … Continue reading →

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KNFB Reader App on Sale

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

KNFB Reader Sale – $59.99 until July 10, 2018. The KNFB Reader app is one of those staple apps for individuals with low vision or blindness and for some individuals with a learning disability. Its efficient and accurate scanning tool (however … Continue reading →

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MiniGuide US: Haptic Feedback Device for the Blind — The Assistive Technology Daily

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The Assistive Technology Daily provides a review of a new guide for individuals with visual impairment or deaf/blindness. MiniGuide US,  developed by the American Printing House for the Blind is a haptic feedback tools that uses ultrasound to detect objects … Continue reading →

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Cyber Eyez M300 – smart glasses — Technology Options for Special Needs

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The wearable technology options continue to expand providing more and more options for individuals with visual impairments. Check out the Cyber Eyez review as reposted from Technology for Special Needs. Smartglasses or smart glasses are wearable computer glasses that provide additional … Continue reading →

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Perkin’s E-Learning – Choosing the Appropriate Video Magnifier

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

In the school system, selection of video magnifiers are typically reserved to the Teachers of the Visually Impaired. Their expertise on the needs of the student,  core curriculum and expanded core curriculum tasks make them best suited to select the AT … Continue reading →

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Seeing AI App – Update Offers New Recognition Tools

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The Seeing AI iOS app (free) developed by Microsoft brought a variety of object recognition tools to mobile devices. The first version offered text and object recognition via text to speech. Although not perfect, the Seeing AI app provides remarkable accuracy … Continue reading →

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OrCam My Reader and My Eyes for Text, Facial and Product Recognition

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

  Advances in optical character recognition (OCR),  object recognition, artificial intelligence and computer vision has resulted in remarkable, new products to aid individuals with visual impairments. One such new device, the OrCam, provides a variety of features allowing OCR and … Continue reading →

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Object Recognition Apps – What Apps Might Work for Individuals with Learning or Intellectual Disabilities?

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

  The science of object recognition  continues to evolve combining the science of artificial intelligence, computer vision and cloud based networks providing  greater recognition accuracy of objects and entities. Application of this science to apps have also become increasingly available on mobile devices for consumers with … Continue reading →

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