Tag Archives: accessories

OT iTool Kit Tip and Trick #5 – Reducing Accidental Hits on the iPad

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

As easy as it is to activate a capacitative touch screen sometimes that ease can make it difficult, causing accidental hits or activation for individuals or students who have difficulty with finger isolation.  Causing additional hits and activation can be frustrating, … Continue reading →

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OT iTool Kit Tip and Trick # 4 – Transferring Pictures Between Devices

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Do you have a 1st generation iPad that you want to transfer pictures to for a communication app, book making or customizing an app? Here is an easy way to transfer the pictures you want from iPad to iPad without … Continue reading →

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Cosmonaut Stylus – A Really Chunky Stylus

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

Need a stylus that has some weight and a large shaft for gripping? The Cosmonaut: Wide-Grip Stylus for Capacitive Touch Screens may be what your looking for. This stylus has a large shaft that is compariable to the size of a fat marker. Although I … Continue reading →

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iPad and iPod Accessories and Settings for Access and Aging in Place

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

Integration of the iPad and iPod Touch devices for students as well as staff continues to increase in the school I work at with steady questions of how apps work, what apps to use and access methods. Questions arise about student … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Data Collection, Formative Assessment, iPod, iPod/iPad Accessory, Keyboard, Mobility Impairment, Occupational Therapy, Physical Disability Tool | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

New iPad Cases

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

Lucky enough to get the New iPad (3rd Generation) and looking for a compatible case? CNET, which I believe is a very respected review source,  provides a review of their top New iPad 3rd Generation cases. Although they review a wide variety of cases, … Continue reading →

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Protecting Kids Hearing – Methods of Headphone Volume Control

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Using headphones with electronic electronic equipment (MP3’s, iPads/iPods, CD’s, computers, electronic readers, e.g.) is often necessary in inclusionary settings when students are working on parallel curriculum tasks in the classroom. A concern I always have is the volume level that is set on … Continue reading →

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Sturdy Cases for the iPad

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

I give recognition to the QIAT (Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology) list serv for this list of “Sturdy Cases for the iPad”. The topic came up on the list serv with posts generated by experienced AT professionals. It seemed appropriate to … Continue reading →

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AppleCore – A Great Mobile Device Accessory

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Tired of dealing with tangled charging and ear bud cords? Having numerous devices to care for,  the tangled mess of cords often defies me. More than a year ago I was at Batteries Plus and found these handy little AppleCore gadgets that immediately … Continue reading →

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More iPad Stylus Choices

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

More iPad stylus choices?? I thought I had done a thorough job of researching styluses – well I guess not! Research on note taking apps featured a video about  the “best iPad stylus ever” and peaked my attention – always in search … Continue reading →

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Keyguards for the iPad

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

One of my earlier posts “iDevice Accessory Bonanza!”,  listed Technology for Education’s as having an extensive list of accessories for iPads and iPods. It does have a great resource for iDevice accessories as does RJ Cooper who always finds an access method or adaptation for devices … Continue reading →

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