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More iPad/ iPhone Stands

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Tablet Stands                        Providing appropriate positioning for access and ergonomic positioning can be important with the use of mobile devices. A recent road trip requiring the use of my iPhone for navigation, hotel and event searching brought … Continue reading →

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Belkin Tablet Stand with Storage Box

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Belkin Tablet Stand with Storage Belkin has this sweet new tablet stand with a storage box that seems to be a perfect little stand for your iPad. The storage container has space for your charging equipment, stylus or even a … Continue reading →

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Assistive Technology: New Trend Emerging in Classroom Presentation Systems

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Visit Brian Friedlander’s Assistive Tek Blogspot for more information on New Trend Emerging in Classroom Presentation Systems: http://assistivetek.blogspot.com/2013/03/new-trend-emerging-in-classroom.html Brian Friedlander shares information on a new presentation system called the Belkin Tablet Stage and the Belkin Stage app and of course … Continue reading →

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Assistive Technology: Belkin Tablet Stands – Adding Ergonomics to the Tablet Equation

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Brian Friedlander debuts a new Belkin Tablet Stand on his Assistivetek Blogspot: http://assistivetek.blogspot.com/2013/04/belkin-tablet-stands-adding-ergonomics.html (As linked on Scoop.it – OT mTool Kit ) Carol Leynse Harpold‘s insight: Brian Friedlander shares this Belkin tablet stand as an ergonomic aid. Pretty functional and clever! Carol See on assistivetek.blogspot.com

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Another Stylus “To the Rescue”…

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

RJ Cooper’s iPad/Tablet Pointer Rehabgadgets2go’s recent post “Tip: Stylus Saves the Day” provided a stylus solution and other stylus options for individuals with a mobility impairment.  A stylus can be a make or break solution to accessing a tablet, or touch screen cell phone for … Continue reading →

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Tip: Stylus Saves the Day from Rehabgadgets2go

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Originally posted on rehabgadgets2go:
I recently had a client using TouchChat. We thought initially that there was an issue with his iPod because it would not register his taps to the screen – it was slow to respond or…

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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