Category Archives: iPhone

iPhone Case System with Swappable Modules – An Option for AAC Users?

Posted on December 26, 2016 by

Otterbox cases have been the mobile device case choice for most of our clients mobile device recommendations. Otterbox cases provide a protection, good quality yet remain somewhat slim.  Of course their is never a one size fits all for our clients pending their needs, however … Continue reading →

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iPhone 6 Armband for One Handed Access

Posted on December 11, 2016 by

A client recently evaluated for his assistive technology needs required access to an AAC app to augment his communication using one hand and arm due to motor impairment of his non-dominant arm. The client has gross movements of their non-dominant hand and … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 11, 2016 by

 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 →

Posted in Accessibility, Adults, Android, Apps for OT's, Assistive Technology, Environmental Control, iADL's, iOS, iPad, iPhone, Mobile Device Use, Mobility Impairment, Voice Recognition | Leave a comment

Duck Duck Moose Apps Gone Free!

Posted on August 28, 2016 by

With the partnership of Khan Academy and Duck Duck Moose, Duck Duck Moose,  Inc. is offering their 21 apps for free –  iOS and Android! If you work with young children and elementary aged students, Duck Duck Moose offers quality educational … Continue reading →

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Back to School Apps – What’s in Your OT eTool Kit?

Posted on August 21, 2016 by

Wow, summer is almost over and it is back to school time! Are you thinking about the tools you need as you head back to school? As I head back to school, expecting a caseload of young learners, I consider … Continue reading →

Posted in Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, Elementary School, iPad, iPhone, Occupational Therapy, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

What Styluses are Available for Mobile Devices Presently?

Posted on July 4, 2016 by

 What styluses are available these day? Questions about styluses are often posted. Styluses have come and gone  with some reappearing after reorganization of some of the vendors. Here is a review of some favorite styluses for big and little fingers … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Accessories, Android, Assistive Technology, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Mobility Impairment, Occupational Therapy, Physical Disability Tool, Stylus | 1 Comment

Converting Hard Copy Text to Digital Format

Posted on July 3, 2016 by

I can’t tell you how often I talk with clients about methods of converting hard copy text/papers to digital format for purposes of accessing information using text to speech, completing forms or for organizational reasons. Whatever the reason there are … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Accessories, Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, Cause and Effect apps, iPad, iPhone, OCR, Organization, Reading, Scanning, Text to Speech | 4 Comments