Category Archives: Accessories

Microsoft Adaptive Mouse Accessories

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

As an ATP working with persons with a variety of different physical disabilities, the Microsoft Adaptive Accessories is a recent and exciting new development, offering a tool kit of mouse accessories. Working with individuals with CP, MD, hemiparesis, limb deficiencies … Continue reading →

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Tips, Tricks & Tech to Reduce Digital Eye Strain

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Current Stay at Home mandates due to COVID 19 have resulted in a lot of stress including visual stress from extended use of digital tools used for communication, education, entertainment, shopping and completing business tasks. Our connection to many of … Continue reading →

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Time Timer Apps – Gone Free

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Are you in need of a tool to structure your student’s time?  Many special education classrooms, staff and students are familiar with the TimeTimer clock and app used to visually display time. The developers of the TimeTimer app and TimeTimer devices … Continue reading →

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WeWalk Is A White Cane Accessory That Changes How Blind People Navigate — Assistive Technology Blog

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

A new startup, WeWalk, which recently graduated from the Microsoft for Startups program, is making waves in the assistive technology world. WeWalk has invented a product by the same name that attaches to a regular white cane that not only … Continue reading →

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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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iPad Mini Cases with Shoulder Straps

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

iPad Mini Cases with Straps The recent post  “iPad Cases with Straps for iPad 9.7, iPad Pro and iPad 10.5” identified cases for the iPad 9.7 and 10.5 providing a method for clients to transport the iPad safely and hands … Continue reading →

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iPad Cases with Straps for iPad 9.7, iPad Pro 9.7 and iPad 10.5

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Looking for case with a strap for your student or client’s iPad? Past searches for iPad cases with attachable shoulder straps provided limited choices in my experience. A recent search for a cases with strap options for clients using iPad for communication or access to … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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iPhone Case System with Swappable Modules – An Option for AAC Users?

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Otterbox cases have been the mobile device case choice for most of our clients mobile device recommendations. Otterbox cases provide a protection, good quality yet remain somewhat slim.  Of course their is never a one size fits all for our clients pending their needs, however … Continue reading →

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