Category Archives: Assistive Technology

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 →

Posted in Accessories, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, iOS, iPad, Keyboard, Mobility Impairment, Occupational Therapy, Third Party Keyboards, Uncategorized, Visual Impairment | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

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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SayIt! App

Posted on June 17, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

                                         SayIt App!                                               Looking for a quick text based AAC app that can speak out loud? SayIt! … Continue reading →

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Assistive Technology, Augmentative Communication, Customizable app, iOS, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Physical Disability Tool, Rehabilitation, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Word Bank for Google Chrome

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Word BankDon Johnston just announced another new product, Word Bank for Google Chrome. A similar support to Co:Writer but without the prediction features, Word Bank easily creates a word cloud or word list on a topic from an electronic document … Continue reading →

Posted in Assistive Technology, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Google Chrome, Google Docs, Text to Speech, Traumatic Brain Injury, Writing | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

App Search Resource List – 2017

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

               Updated App Search Resource List                             Searching for the right app can be a timely process.  Many app lists these days are dated, making it hard to sift and winnow for the right app when considering there are thousands of … Continue reading →

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Titan Note – A New Note Taking Tool

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Looking for a new type of note taking tool that will record, translate to text and share it ? The Titan Note may be your answer! The Titan Note is a new digital recording, audio to text conversion and summarizing tech … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Adults, Adults with LD, Android, Apps for OT's, Assistive Technology, Digital Recording, iOS, iPad, iPhone, Learning Disability, Low Vision/ Blindness, Mobile Device Use, Mobility Impairment, Note Taking, Note Taking App, Post secondary, Voice Recorder, Writing | 6 Comments

Google Quick Tip – Voice Typing in Google Slides!

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Voice Typing in Speaker Notes is now available in Google Slides, however, it can only be used in the speaker notes area. A work around for using this feature for writing content for the slide is easy. Create  your text … Continue reading →

Posted in Assistive Technology, AT for Handwriting, Google Chrome, Voice Recognition, Writing | 2 Comments

Reminder, Alarm and Voice Reminders, Remind Me App

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Research on use of visual schedules and checklists has been found to improve independence in completing work tasks and self-care skills for individuals with autism and cognitive disabilities (Koyama, Wang 2011). Use of visual schedules on PDA have also shown significant benefits … Continue reading →

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VEST Vibratory Vest for Hard of Hearing

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Re-blogged from The Assistive Technology Daily Blog Can sensory data be fed through unusual sensory channels? And can the brain learn to extract the meaning of such information streams? VEST vibratory vest Yes and yes. Sensory substitution is a non-invasive … Continue reading →

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Accessing Print on the Fly with Mobile Devices and Apps with OCR and Text to Speech

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Apps with text to speech are nothing new. Many apps with text to speech are available for mobile devices to access print on the fly for individuals with visual, learning or cognitive disabilities as may be required in a academic , home setting or in the community. … Continue reading →

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