Category Archives: iPhone

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 →

Posted in Accessibility, Adults, Aging in Place, Android, Android Management, Assistive Technology, Computer Utilities, iOS, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod/iPad Accessory, Keyboard, Mobility Impairment, Occupational Therapy | 2 Comments

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

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, 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 →

Posted in Accessibility, Android, Environmental Control, iOS, iPad, iPhone | 1 Comment

Text to Speech Apps for OT’s with Mobile Devices

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

OT’s work in many different settings and the tools we use continue to be more mobile in nature. When speaking of use of mobile device use of OT’s, a poll in 2014 by AOTA¹ found more than half of the OT practitioners surveyed use … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Activities of Daily Living, Android, Apps for OT's, Apps for PT's, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, Augmentative Communication, Communicaton, iOS, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Occupational Therapy, Physical Disability Tool, Rehabilitation, Text to Speech, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Proloquo2Go for Apple Watch! Use the app as a single switch on iPhone

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Right after we released the first AAC app for Apple Watch, Proloquo4Text, we now release the first Apple Watch app that allows users with fine motor impairments to use the Apple Watch as a switch to access an iPhone: Proloquo2Go! Version … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Accessories, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, Communicaton, iOS, iPhone, Switch Access, Wearable technology | Leave a comment

5 Must-have tools for Ed Conferences from Ask a Tech Teacher

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

It’s summer, time for teachers to recharge their cerebral batteries. That could mean reading, going on field trips, spending time with online PLNs, or taking calls from family members who usually e…   As scooped from: http://askatechteacher.com/2015/05/20/5-must-have-tools-for-ed-conferences-2-2/ on Scoopit! Jacqui … Continue reading →

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Reference Apps Free or Reduced

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Here are some anatomy apps that are currently free or significantly reduced that might be helpful to understand anatomy or medical conditions for clinician or patients: Exploring Essential Anatomy  for iPad (free). Provides images of clinically applicable anatomy.   Shoulder … Continue reading →

Posted in Apps for OT's, iPad, iPhone, Medical, Occupational Therapy | 1 Comment

Apps for Employment for Persons with Disabilities

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The 2015 Rehabilitation and Transition Conference was held this past week in Green Bay, Wisconsin. As an employee of Adaptive Technology Resources, I manned our booth in the  Exhibit Hall. It is always interesting to meet DVR Counselors and consumers … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Accessories, Activities of Daily Living, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, iOS, iPad, iPad Management, iPhone, Mobile Device Use, Mobility Impairment, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, Special Needs | Leave a comment

It Hurts! Pain Management Apps for Children

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

An inquiry from a visitor about apps for pain management for children was posted so the search began. Although not exhaustive, her is an app and resource list of specific apps for pain management for kids and other relaxation apps found from the search: There are … Continue reading →

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Styluses, Cases, Keyboard and Mounts – Oh My! Favorite Accessories for Mobile Devices

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Oh My ! So many choices. Mobile device equipment can include access devices, cases, and mounts along with direct access methods such as styluses , head pointers and switches. There are many to choose from and the best, well that … Continue reading →

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Apps Gone Free !

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Here are a few more apps gone free (not sure for how long) that might be useful in your OT mTool Kit. I have not had an opportunity to try them out but they look worthy, plus they are FREE… urTalker Lite … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Apps for OT's, Apps for PT's, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, Augmentative Communication, Early Childhood, Free apps, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Memory, Third Party Keyboards | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment