Category Archives: Environmental Control

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, AdEd, OTR/L, 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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Alexa, “What am I Holding?” – Amazon Show and Tell Feature

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

Alexa’s skills as offered in the Amazon Show or Echo devices continue to expand offering more and more including universal design services for the general public and individuals with disabilities. A recent email sharing “What’s New with Alexa?” featured the … Continue reading →

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Tecla | Access technology hands-free — The Assistive Technology Daily

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

Reblogged from The Assistive Technology Daily, TECLA- E provides access to tablets, smartphones and smart home automation systems. Read on for more information about what TECLA can do… WHO IS TECLA FOR? Tecla is for anyone who can’t easily use a … Continue reading →

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Amazon Echo as an Accessibility Support — The Website of Luis Perez

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

 Luis Perez describes the features and function of the Amazon Echo and Dot as an accessibility support. Read his post Amazon Echo as an Accessibility Support for a thorough review on features he uses for access on the Amazon Dot … Continue reading →

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AWARE App – Creating Location Services Indoors

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

We are all familiar with GPS systems and most likely use it regularly to assist with locating businesses, homes and other attractions by address or GPS guides us to an address  or location, an essential tool for those of us who travel to and … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Activities of Daily Living, Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Assistive Technology, Environmental Control, Intellectual Disability, Low Vision/ Blindness, Maps, Mobile Device Use, Occupational Therapy, Special Needs, Uncategorized, Wearable technology | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

JACO KINOVA Robotic Arm

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

KINOVA JACO ²Robotic Arm An amazing robotic assistive arm from KINOVA Robotics. See it in action: For more information or to see other user applications visit the Kinova Robotics Website. Think of the potential. As OT’s I expect we all … Continue reading →

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As Seen on Assistive Technology Daily- Flic: The Wireless Smart Button

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

Assistive Technology Daily curates  great examples of new and innovative AT . One of Assistive Technology Daily’s latest posts features the Flic: The Wireless Smart Button. This innovative Flic Smart Button is a simple, small, wireless  button that connects to your iOS or Android device … Continue reading →

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