Category Archives: Computer Utilities

EyeMine Is A Free Software That Lets People Play Minecraft With Their Eyes — Assistive Technology Blog

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

EyeMine software offer individuals with mobility impairment access to Minecraft hands free. Read Venkat’s review on this new access method for playing Minecraft! There are many young people and children who love to play Minecraft. However, some, because of their … Continue reading →

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End-of-Year Maintenance: 19 Steps To A Speedier Computer — Ask a Tech Teacher

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

Great maintenance tips for the end of the year! Add to you end of the year resolutions! This week, I’m sharing three holiday activities that will get your computers, technology, and social media ready for the new year. Here’s what … Continue reading →

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Google Docs Voice Typing Command List (expanded)

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

  Google Docs recently added Voice Typing tool provides a voice recognition tool for word processing within Google Chrome. This is a great new feature in Google Docs that requires no training and little set up. Voice Typing can be turned on … Continue reading →

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Keyboard Accessibility for Individuals with Motor Impairment for Computers and Mobile Devices

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Among the updates in the new iOS 9 operating system, offered late October 2015, are additional features for touch accommodations. These setting are wonderful additions to students with motor impairments but also highly relevant when working with adults with motor … Continue reading →

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CloudCam – Camera App for Dropbox and Google Drive

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Having difficulty managing available space on your iDevice? Are you managing numerous devices with photos and videos hogging space on each of them? With devices that have now had a year or more of accumulated apps, photos and videos, lack … Continue reading →

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Texthelp Keyboard (Beta) for Android

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

As an iOS iPhone and iPad/iPod user for the past few years, Android device use and apps are not real familiar to me. I have a Toshiba Thrive I have used but keeping up with apps for one platform much less … Continue reading →

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Photo Transfer App – my favorite app of the year from Rehabgadget2go

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Photo Transfer App – my favorite app of the year. Rehabgadgets2go shares a favorite photo management app using Wi-Fi and how to use it in the above link.  Use of photos on the iPad is a powerful tool for creating therapy instructions, visual … Continue reading →

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Easy Access to Your Google Drive on Your Mobile Device

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Do use your Google Drive often? Would you like to be able to access your Google Drive with your iPad or iPhone/iPod? What’s the app for that?  The Google Drive App! Google Drive App  (free) developed by Google provides mobile access … Continue reading →

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New Access App from Panther Technology

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Panther Technology has created a new access app for individuals with mobility challenges called Panther Connect. Panther Connect app compatible with iPad is currently on sale (50%) for 29.99 for a limit time (thru August 17?). This app provides alternative direct access to the … Continue reading →

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OT iTool Kit Tip and Tricks #6 – Using a Bluetooth or Standard Keyboard with Your iPad

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Using Keyboards with your iPad This is a repeat post but in lieu of some of the keyboarding app reviews I thought and frequent reference to how to do this I thought I would post this how to use and connect a standard … Continue reading →

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