Category Archives: Mobility Impairment

Microsoft Adaptive Mouse Accessories

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

As an ATP working with persons with a variety of different physical disabilities, the Microsoft Adaptive Accessories is a recent and exciting new development, offering a tool kit of mouse accessories. Working with individuals with CP, MD, hemiparesis, limb deficiencies … Continue reading →

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Quadtools – Custom Fit American Made Adaptive Aids

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Easterseals Crossroads Indata Project curates all things AT. I admire their team that scours and reviews AT with the full spectrum of disabilities in mind. A recent post featuring Quadtools.com reviews an American-Made business that customizes tools for quadriplegics. Check … Continue reading →

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Connection in the Time of Social Distancing Part 1: Phone Calls — ND Assistive

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

Although you might not be eligible to access this loan system, it provides great examples of what assistive technology for communication is available to individuals with sensory impairments. Check out the ND Assistive Technology Blog for their ideas. Want to … Continue reading →

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T-Pull Door Closer Makes Opening & Closing Doors Easy For People With Disabilities — Assistive Technology Blog

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

T-Pull Door Closer Makes Opening & Closing Doors Easy For People With Disabilities For able bodied people, opening and closing a door is something that is never considered a chore. It’s easily done every time without putting much thought to … Continue reading →

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EyeMine Is A Free Software That Lets People Play Minecraft With Their Eyes — Assistive Technology Blog

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

EyeMine software offer individuals with mobility impairment access to Minecraft hands free. Read Venkat’s review on this new access method for playing Minecraft! There are many young people and children who love to play Minecraft. However, some, because of their … Continue reading →

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Styluses for Dexterity Challenges with Touch Screen Tablet Use

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

A inquiry from a blog reader requested suggestions for a stylus that would help with challenges with dexterity causing problems grasping writing tools. While standard grippers are currently available, additional research was needed to check current options of styluses. My search reminded … Continue reading →

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Quha Zona Gyroscopic Mouse — Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The Quha Zono Gyroscope Mouse This gyroscope mouse has a variety of ways it can be mounted or accessed (headband, eyeglass clip, eye wear, on a cap among others. A variety of access methods are also options available to include … Continue reading →

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Handwriting for Heroes – Learn to Write with Your Non-dominant Hand

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Loosing hand dominancy after injury or a medical condition is a daunting task after years of developing manipulative skills of one’s preferred hand. A recent assessment of a vocational rehabilitation client in her late twenties who sustained a spinal stroke … Continue reading →

Posted in Adults, Assistive Technology, Fine Motor Development, Handwriting, Mobility Impairment, Notetaking,, Rehabilitation, Writing | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

ZooMe Power Travel Scooter

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

  When evaluating vocational rehab clients, all flavors of disability and workplace barriers can present themselves. Clients with MS or Guillian Barre can present  fine motor, visual or mobility challenges in their vocational tasks, requiring solutions to maintain their employment. Frequently, distance mobility … Continue reading →

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Tecla | Access technology hands-free — The Assistive Technology Daily

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Reblogged from The Assistive Technology Daily, TECLA- E provides access to tablets, smartphones and smart home automation systems. Read on for more information about what TECLA can do… WHO IS TECLA FOR? Tecla is for anyone who can’t easily use a … Continue reading →

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