Category Archives: Assistive Technology

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 →

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Voice Dream Writer – On Sale

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

  Voice Dream Writer app, newly debuted in the past few weeks is on sale this weekend ( 1-29-31/2015). for 7.99. A compliment to Voice Dream Reader app, Winston Chen’s Writer app provides tools for the struggling writer. Here are … Continue reading →

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Henry Evans And his Telepresence Robot – The Assistive Technology Daily

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

Paralyzed by a stroke, Henry Evans uses a telepresence robot to take the stage — and show how new robotics, tweaked and personalized by a group called .. Source: http://attraining.org/atdaily/2015/01/12/telepresence-robot/ A big H/T to  The Assistive Technology Daily who scours the Internet for … Continue reading →

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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

OT’s with Apps Top 10 + 1 Apps for 2014

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The invitation to post a listing of 10 apps with the YappGuru Experts was privilege, but also a challenge! I would have been much more comfortable identifying 10 apps in 10 categories! Sifting and winnowing is a good practice, we do it … Continue reading →

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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

I Forgot to Remember…

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

I had the opportunity to journey and present at the 2014 AT Across the Lifespan Conference, in Wisconsin Dells this past week. As an ATR staff member , I presented on the topic, “I Forgot to Remember…” ,  providing an basic overview of low to … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities of Daily Living, Adults, Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, Elementary School, iPad, iPad Management, iPhone, iPod, Mobile Device Use, Occupational Therapy, Organization, Special education, Special Education Teacher, Special Needs, Therapist/Teacher Tools | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

KNFB Reader App for Individuals with Visual Impairments and Learning Disabilities

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

Any of you remember the KNFB Reader used on cell phones about 8-10 years ago? Well that type of functionality using a smart phone is back, better than ever for the iPhone. Used by individuals with blindness,  learning or visual … Continue reading →

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