Category Archives: iPad

iPad Mini Cases with Handles for Big and Little Hands

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Looking for cases  with a handle as a holiday gift for big or little hands?Here are a few cases for iPad Mini with handles for easy grab and go: Snugg Case for iPad Mini 1, 2, 3 provides handles on … Continue reading →

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iOS Apps Gone Free for your OT mTool Kit!

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Here are a couple of apps gone free (on 12/13/2014) that might support visual perceptual intervention for younger students: Shapes Memory Match (iPhone/iPad, originally 3.99) is currently free. The app provides preschool activities of shape identification and recognition in a memory … Continue reading →

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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

Black Friday Weekend Deals

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

I have a little guilt for not posting Black Friday Deals yesterday, so here’s a few iOS deals available for Black Friday Weekend you might be interested in: Merry Cubes app for iPad is a puzzle app gone free for 4-7 … Continue reading →

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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

SuperKeys App from Crick – Another Assistive 3rd Party Keyboard

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

With the added feature of iOS 8 comes the possibility of using 3rd party keyboards on the iPad. Android had an up on iPads previously with the ability to purchase and use an assistive keyboard. The iPad has stepped up … Continue reading →

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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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Mr C goes to school: Soulver- a great math app for students who can’t show their working!

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

As Scooped from:  http://sinkthenswim.blogspot.com.au/2014/10/soulver-great-math-app-for-students-who.html Steven Cordwell shares another math writing equation option for iOS – the app Soulver. Check out his blog post for more information –  But just a heads up if you are interested in the app – … Continue reading →

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3 Strategies to Improve Student Writing Instantly

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Guest blogger Ali Parrish, educator and ed tech consultant, provides three strategies, low-tech and high-tech, for breaking through students’ brain freeze when faced with the dilemma of what to write. Scooped from : http://www.edutopia.org/blog/3-strategies-improve-student-writing-ali-parrish, from  http://www.edutopia.org Working with special needs … Continue reading →

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