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iPad 2 & 3 Cases for Professionals

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

There are sturdy cases, kids cases but what about cases for professional use? Here are a few cases that recieved good reviews for professionals looking for lightweight, low scale, affordable protection for their iPad with out a keyboard. Keyboards typically add … Continue reading →

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Is printing from your iPad at work a source of frustration???

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Can you relate to this video? (I can, hugely at school! Watch this it will make you laugh! ) Although our school system is making welcome changes to allow print capabilities this fall, printing and solid wi-fi connectivity can be source of frustration … Continue reading →

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iPad 3 Cases for Little Hands

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

My search for new iPad 3 cases found a number of bounce-able ones suited to toddlers and preschool children. In the post  “How to Choose an iPad Cover”, another factor suggested to consider is the content of the material of the case. Is … Continue reading →

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Sturdy iPad 3 Cases – What’s New?

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

It’s not surprising that with iPad’s record sales that the choices of cases keep increasing. With the increasing numbers of cases I decided to check on what sturdy cases might withstand kid or student use of an iPad 3. A search for a current (May … Continue reading →

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New Otterbox Defender Case for iPad 3

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

I had a chance to see the newest OtterBox Defender Series for the New iPad (3rd Generation) & iPad 2 – Black case just the other day and was impressed with the fit and the smoother style of this case. Having purchased Otterbox cases … Continue reading →

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Tap the Frog HD App – Finger Tapping and Swiping Fun!

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

Here is an app review from Carol Hesch, OTR/L on… Tap the Frog HD is an App for the iPad (1.99) by Mentals LLC that I use almost daily for fine motor fun with my student’s.  The app has colorful graphics, … Continue reading →

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More Stylus Suggestions for Special Needs ….

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

Responses from experienced readers provided some more great stylus suggestions: Cosmonaut Stylus Leann T. commented that she loves the Cosmonaut: Wide-Grip Stylus for Capacitive Touch Screens.  Here are images of the Cosmonaut:  Information from websites indicates the Cosmonaut is made to feel like … Continue reading →

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MacGyver Your Own Bulb Grip Stylus

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

A recent comment from LeAnn Trana asked about  the availability of a bulb grip stylus for one of her students with CP. I wondered about the same thing recently when considering adaptive stylus for individuals with mobility impairments. Although I found … Continue reading →

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“Text Neck” Syndrome and Mobile Device Use – Basic Ergonomic Tips #2

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

What is “Text Neck” Syndrome?  Do you frequently use a handheld mobile device (smart phone, iPad, Android tablet) for emails/texting/Internet searching/gaming? Do you have symptoms of tightness across your shoulders, chronic head aches or soreness in your neck? A syndrome called “Text Neck” coined … Continue reading →

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Ergonomics and iPad Use #1

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

As iPad use expands for students and staff the need for accessories and equipment to support their use emerge. One of the areas needing rethinking with their expanded use is positioning and equipment to make them more efficient and safely used. Ergonomics needs to be considered with the … Continue reading →

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