Category Archives: iPod/iPad Accessory

iPad and Student Transport

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

The more we use the iPad the more we find uses for it. For some students their schedules or communication tools are on it and it goes where ever they go. Those students often have a paraprofessional or teacher accompanying … Continue reading →

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iPad and iPod Accessories and Settings for Access and Aging in Place

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Integration of the iPad and iPod Touch devices for students as well as staff continues to increase in the school I work at with steady questions of how apps work, what apps to use and access methods. Questions arise about student … Continue reading →

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New iPad Cases

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

Lucky enough to get the New iPad (3rd Generation) and looking for a compatible case? CNET, which I believe is a very respected review source,  provides a review of their top New iPad 3rd Generation cases. Although they review a wide variety of cases, … Continue reading →

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Protecting Kids Hearing – Methods of Headphone Volume Control

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Using headphones with electronic electronic equipment (MP3’s, iPads/iPods, CD’s, computers, electronic readers, e.g.) is often necessary in inclusionary settings when students are working on parallel curriculum tasks in the classroom. A concern I always have is the volume level that is set on … Continue reading →

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TouchFire Screen-Top Keyboard

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

A comment to the post about “sturdy cases” from Ann Sciabarrasi, OTR shared the TouchFire Screen-Top Keyboard, a new iPad keyboard. Created by two tech developers, Steve Isaac and Bradley Melmon, this keyboard is small and portable attaching to the iPad with corner magnets. Compatible … Continue reading →

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Visual Timer Apps

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

With my iPad a part of my tool kit on a daily basis, one of the necessities on my iPad is a visual timer. There are a number of choices currently available, but here are a few favorite visual timers: Kiddie Countdown Timer – … Continue reading →

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Sturdy Cases for the iPad

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

I give recognition to the QIAT (Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology) list serv for this list of “Sturdy Cases for the iPad”. The topic came up on the list serv with posts generated by experienced AT professionals. It seemed appropriate to … Continue reading →

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iPad Stands – Purchase or Macgyver it?

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Looking for a stand for your iPad? There are many out there however if you are needing a stand that provides good stability and durability when used with students with special needs, the list appears to reduce.  Listed are some stands that … Continue reading →

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AppleCore – A Great Mobile Device Accessory

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Tired of dealing with tangled charging and ear bud cords? Having numerous devices to care for,  the tangled mess of cords often defies me. More than a year ago I was at Batteries Plus and found these handy little AppleCore gadgets that immediately … Continue reading →

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SQUEEGiT Trial

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Thank you Neutronics and Cleaner Gear for sending me a sample of your SQUEEGiT squeegee and cleaner! I have been sharing the SQUEEGiT with fellow staff members at the schools where I work and I have heard nothing but positivies about this … Continue reading →

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