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Battery Drain and Mobile Devices

How dependent we have become on the use of mobile devices for communication, use of apps for organization, navigation with GPS, taking photography/videos – just to name a few. And – all those functions being dependent on battery life of the device being used, … Continue reading

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Holiday Gift Guide for Assistive Tech Professionals

Luis Perez in the current Closing the Gap Newsletter shares a few AT shopping suggestions for an adaptive tech guru. Check out Luis’ suggestions: Holiday Gift Guide for Assistive Tech Professionals Happy holiday shopping! Carol

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Eyedriveomatic |Eye Tracking Wheelchair Control Design Wins Hackaday Prize

Eyedrivomatic uses the same technology utilized for text-to-speech in order to build a motorized wheelchair you can move with your eyes. A software package called Eyegaze enables subtle eye movements to control special computer software. Most commonly this is used … Continue reading

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It’s About Time!

Apps for Time Management – A listing of organization for time management, memory and planning. It’s About Time Presentation – ATR 2015

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Tech Tip #120: Why Use Airplane Mode?

Source: Tech Tip #120: Why Use Airplane Mode? Jacqui Murray, on her Ask a Tech Teacher website, shares a quick tech tip on using Airplane Mode to save battery life on your mobile device. Managing battery life seems to be a daily … Continue reading

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Android Apps for Learners with Dyslexia / Reading and Writing Difficulties

Call Scotland.org.uk , hosted by the University of Edinburgh, provides information on communication and assistive technology for individuals with special needs. Among their publications is a new active graphic entitled Android Apps for Learners with Dyslexia. This document provides numerous categories  of Android … Continue reading

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iOS Word Prediction Apps Comparision : Co:Writer versus inku App

Comparing CoWriter and inku apps A recent post on a new iPad app, inku  prompted a question from a reader on how inku app compares with CoWriter US app (19.99 for iPad – not CoWriter Universal).  A great question,  considering cost and needed … Continue reading

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Sesame Street and Autism App

Sesame Street, with the support of American Greetings, has created the Sesame Street and Autism App,  providing awareness of autism to families and others with videos, stories and resources on autism within this app. Available for free for iPad, the contents … Continue reading

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Write About This App for Primary Writers

OT intervention with written production is a frequent goal when working in the school system. It is a primary method of expression for students with greater emphasis in the Common Core Standards  for students grades K-12. Supporting students with the ability to … Continue reading

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inku app – New Writing App for Dyslexia from Therapy Box

Therapy Box has created a number of wonderful apps for individuals with disabilities. One of their newest app developments is inku app (9.99; for iPhone/iPad), a writing tool for dyslexics. Features include word and phrase prediction and spell checking that … Continue reading

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