Category Archives: iPhone

Tips, Tricks & Tech to Reduce Digital Eye Strain

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

Current Stay at Home mandates due to COVID 19 have resulted in a lot of stress including visual stress from extended use of digital tools used for communication, education, entertainment, shopping and completing business tasks. Our connection to many of … Continue reading →

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Voice Dream Reader and Voice Dream Scanner Apps – At Home Special Bundle Price!

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

Voice Dream Reader app (iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad; Android) has been a long-standing favorite reading app offering text to speech and many customization settings to support individuals with a disability. As a mobile reading app, its advanced and customized settings … Continue reading →

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Connection in the Time of Social Distancing Part 2: Video Calling Apps for Smartphones and Tablets — ND Assistive

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

Video Calling Apps for Smartphones and Tablets Part 2 – from ND Assistive Technology According to statista.com 59% and 49% of adults age 65-69 and 70-74 respectively own a smartphone. As the ownership of smartphones in older adults above age … Continue reading →

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Time Timer Apps – Gone Free

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

Are you in need of a tool to structure your student’s time?  Many special education classrooms, staff and students are familiar with the TimeTimer clock and app used to visually display time. The developers of the TimeTimer app and TimeTimer devices … Continue reading →

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“On-Demand” Apps for Reading

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

Many individuals with reading challenges are faced with difficulty reading the information in their environment. Whether text in a technical manual at work, written directions and a handout provided in a class or meeting that may be difficult to read. … Continue reading →

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“Assistive Technology in Special Education 3rd Edition” Book by Joan L. Green, SLP

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

        A big “thanks” to Joan L. Green for her diligence in updating her book, “Assistive Technology in Special Education 3rd Edition” © 2018 and to her donor who offered 1500 copies of her book to professionals working … Continue reading →

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Otter AI – Recording and Transcription Service & App

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

Note taking is a frequent concern of students transitioning to post secondary education. Keeping pace with lectures delivered at a fast pace, spelling, processing information and writing notes simultaneously are just a few of the barriers for students and professionals. … Continue reading →

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KNFB Reader App on Sale

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

KNFB Reader Sale – $59.99 until July 10, 2018. The KNFB Reader app is one of those staple apps for individuals with low vision or blindness and for some individuals with a learning disability. Its efficient and accurate scanning tool (however … Continue reading →

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iPad Mini Cases with Shoulder Straps

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

iPad Mini Cases with Straps The recent post  “iPad Cases with Straps for iPad 9.7, iPad Pro and iPad 10.5” identified cases for the iPad 9.7 and 10.5 providing a method for clients to transport the iPad safely and hands … Continue reading →

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Call Scotland New & Revised Apps Wheel

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

Call Scotland has curated apps using a clever apps wheel display for several years. Here is their 6th version of the iPad Apps for Learners with Dyslexia / Reading and Writing Difficulties. Their app wheel has those tried and true apps for individuals a … Continue reading →

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