Category Archives: iPod/iPad Accessory

Apps4Stages Wiki

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Looking for apps that fit the characteristics of your students? Familiar with Stages© Framework from Cambium, produced by Madalaine Pugliese? “Stages© framework takes a research-based approach to defining developmentally appropriate observable learner characteristics for each Stage and recommends features to consider … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Cause and Effect apps, Early Childhood, Education, Emergent Literacy, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod/iPad Accessory, Life Skills, Occupational Therapy, Primary Grades, Special education, Special Education Teacher, Special Needs, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Visual Schedule will Travel !

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Visual Schedule will Travel!  Work tasks integrated into a students day can be part of a students life skill programming.  Using visual strategies may also be a need for many students to facilitate independence with task completion by providing photos, symbols or text in … Continue reading →

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Need a stocking stuffer for your iDevice user?

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Here is a holiday stocking stuffer idea for the iDevice user –  shared by Chris Beatty, OTR, ATP via email: “I recently found ‘Tech Touch’ gloves available at Target with which work with iPad or capacitance  touch screen. The gloves prevent … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Accessories, Holiday and Special Events, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod/iPad Accessory, Occupational Therapy | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Styluses for the Emerging Artists and Writers

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Mobile devices provide great opportunity for direct access using fingers to draw, write or tap to interact on a touchscreen tablet any where. With its popular use with children, mobile devices can be yet another tool to transition users to writing tools to work on pencil … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Early Childhood, Fine Motor Development, Handwriting, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod/iPad Accessory, Occupational Therapy, Stylus | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

iPad Adaptive Styluses for Individuals with Mobility Impairment

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Looking for styluses for individuals with a mobility impairment (this is for you Phil!)?  Here is what I found as possible adaptive styluses for quadriplegic or individuals with limitations in grasp or strength: Adjustable Touch Screen Stylus from Enabling Devices (79.95) iFaraday … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod/iPad Accessory, Mobility Impairment, Physical Disability Tool, Stylus, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Free Technology for Teachers: How to Protect Your Eyes from Computer Screens

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

See on Scoop.it – OT @ Work See on http://www.freetech4teachers.com Richard Byrne, blogger of Free Technology for Teachers, provides information on digital eye strain. Very similar to prior posts on ergonomics and the use of mobile devices, Richard Byrne shares a report … Continue reading →

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Another Sturdy iPad Case and More – The Ekto 2 and Ekto Flex Kit for iPad 2/3

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Here is another iPad case I ran across that would fit in the “sturdy” case category, the Ekto2 Case and Uzibull’s Flex Kit. The Ekto2 case for iPad 2 and 3 provides a protective case and the Flex case provides many different possibilities … Continue reading →

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SimplyWorks for iPad Part 2: Joystick and Keyboard Access | Jane’s Blog

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

See on Scoop.it – Apps for Special Education More of Jane’s expertise on alternative access methods to the iPad. Again, my gratitude to Jane for your her time and willingness to share her  information. Her information is invaluable to help sift and … Continue reading →

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Traveling Eileen Stand

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Look at the new and improved Traveling Eileen stand invented by Dr. Therese Willkomm from AT in New Hampshire. ATinNH is an assistive technology resource from the University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability. If you are interested in McGyvering AT stands, mounts … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Android, Ergonomics, iPad, iPod/iPad Accessory, Occupational Therapy, Special education, Special Education Teacher, Special Needs | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Touchfire Keyboard

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Looking for an ultra-portable keyboard for your iPad? Check out the Touchfire Keyboard! The Touchfire Keyboard  (49.99) screen top keyboard is made of  high-performance silicone rubber (latex allergy, this may not be for you) and is extremely thin, lightweight and portable. Magnets … Continue reading →

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