Tag Archives: accessories

Styluses for Therapists and Teachers

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

Handwriting notes on the iPad is something I typically avoid due to the lack of fluency, accuracy and the large size writing it produces. With most fine tipped styluses costing more than $ 50, I decided I could live without trying out the … Continue reading →

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Adaptive Styluses and Other Methods of Direct Access to a Tablet

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

A recent inquiry on adaptive styluses piqued by interest. It has been a while since I scoured the market for adaptive styluses so it appeared to be time to find what else is out there. Here are my findings: Limitless Stylus (Prototype) … Continue reading →

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Lanskin Lanyard Skin Case for iPod Touch 5th Gen

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

Recent assessment of a client with memory challenges resulted in needing a tool with numerous vocal reminders and a method to keep the tool with them through part of their daily schedule. An iPod Touch was recommended with use of Aida Reminder app, which … Continue reading →

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iPad Mini Cases with Handles for Big and Little Hands

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

Looking for cases  with a handle as a holiday gift for big or little hands?Here are a few cases for iPad Mini with handles for easy grab and go: Snugg Case for iPad Mini 1, 2, 3 provides handles on … Continue reading →

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More Styluses for Big and Little Hands

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

As an OT, I like tool options.  Like different qualities of pencils and pens, styluses provide some of those same types of choices on the iPad. We all have our favorites tools, but it is nice to see what else is out there. So, here are just … Continue reading →

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Tablift Stand for Tablets (iPads, Nexus, Dell Venue 8 and more) – Very Cool!

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

The folks at nbryte generously provided me with a brand spanking new Tablift Stand . Working with a wide variety of clients requires solutions for many different environments. Stands for students tend to be table or desk surfaces whereby stands for adults … Continue reading →

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AT Daily Shares – ChesterKeys&Case iPad keyboard and case with large print & color coded keys

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

As Scooped from Assistive Technology Daily – The Chesterkey & Case  Available in Chester Creek’s large print and  color-coded keys for improved typing  speed and accuracy, or a black and white keyboard both with large bold high visibility printThe keys feature extr… … Continue reading →

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Ergo Stylus from The Pencil Grip Inc.

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

I just received the Ergo Stylus from The Pencil Grip Inc. folks, and I am excited to trial this stylus having used The Pencil Grip , as my favorite utensil grip, with many, many kids for all kinds of tools (pencils, pens, crayons, markers, pencil … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Drawing, Fine Motor Development, Handwriting, iPad, iPod, Occupational Therapy, Stylus, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Big Blue-Tooth Keyboard for the iPad from RJ Cooper

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

You asked and he listened. That is what RJ Cooper does and is, a source that supplies tools for individuals with disabilities when not available on the market. His most recent answer to a need is his BIG Blue-Tooth Keyboard … Continue reading →

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The Pencil Grip’s Ergonomic Stylus

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

As an OT, how many gazillions of The Pencil Grip have you provided to students, teachers, clients and parents? Having worked as a school based OT for more than 30 years, I probably have distributed  hundreds of The Pencil Grip to facilitate an … Continue reading →

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