Category Archives: Adaptive Devices

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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ElderTech: Top Tech Tools for Older Adults

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

Looking for tech as a Boomer, for your aging parents or patients? Joan Green, Speech-Language Pathology and owner of Innovative Speech, offers a free webinar on ElderTech available on demand. The hour-long webinar provides information on services, devices, and apps … Continue reading →

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Livescribe Echo 2 Pen is Coming!

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

News from Livescribe, com announced the Echo 2 pen is available for pre order at a price of $149.95.   Unavailable for more than a year, it appears it will be coming hopefully soon. It’s great news for individuals looking for … Continue reading →

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Quadtools – Custom Fit American Made Adaptive Aids

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Easterseals Crossroads Indata Project curates all things AT. I admire their team that scours and reviews AT with the full spectrum of disabilities in mind. A recent post featuring Quadtools.com reviews an American-Made business that customizes tools for quadriplegics. Check … Continue reading →

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Neo Smartpen RECO — Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads

Posted on December 5, 2021 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve written about different Neo smartpens.  In addition to a variety of smartpens, Neo also offers the Neo Smartpen RECO, which is the “world’s first intuitive voice recorder.” Further, Neo Smartpen RECO is the … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Your Assistive Technology Devices — Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The folks at Easterseals Crossroads provide additional recommendations for sanitizing frequently used AT devices for individuals with disabilities. Great cleaning suggestions including devices are provided in the following blog post. Cleaning is more important now than ever before as we … Continue reading →

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Connection in the Time of Social Distancing Part 2: Video Calling Apps for Smartphones and Tablets — ND Assistive

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Video Calling Apps for Smartphones and Tablets Part 2 – from ND Assistive Technology According to statista.com 59% and 49% of adults age 65-69 and 70-74 respectively own a smartphone. As the ownership of smartphones in older adults above age … Continue reading →

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Connection in the Time of Social Distancing Part 1: Phone Calls — ND Assistive

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Although you might not be eligible to access this loan system, it provides great examples of what assistive technology for communication is available to individuals with sensory impairments. Check out the ND Assistive Technology Blog for their ideas. Want to … 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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T-Pull Door Closer Makes Opening & Closing Doors Easy For People With Disabilities — Assistive Technology Blog

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

T-Pull Door Closer Makes Opening & Closing Doors Easy For People With Disabilities For able bodied people, opening and closing a door is something that is never considered a chore. It’s easily done every time without putting much thought to … Continue reading →

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