Kathryn Helland

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Apple’s iOS 15 and AAC: Accessibility and Independence

Over the last month, Apple has released information about upcoming changes to their operating systems for iPhones and iPads. The operating system is like a scaffold. It supports all the apps we use on our devices. The latest updates will include several exciting improvements to accessibility. Some of these new features include the following: Sign Time…

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ADHD and AAC

There is little research on AAC and ADHD. Folks with ADHD as a primary condition do not typically need augmentative and alternative communication, so this is understandable. However, ADHD frequently co-occurs with other conditions that can negatively impact the ability…

AAC App Sales: April 2021

Updated April 13 2021: TouchChat sale dates added. Many AAC companies put their apps on sale for half price for some time in April. April is Autism Acceptance Month. It is a great time to save money and get communication…

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Do You Need an SLP?

Considering augmentative communication? You might not need an SLP. There are times when you can figure out quite well what may work on your own. For instance, will you have a temporary loss of speech? Do you have literacy skills?…

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AAC and Cortical Visual Impairment

What is cortical visual impairment? CVI is the most common form of visual impairment in children. It is the only type of visual impairment that can improve over time, though researchers don’t know exactly why. Other types of visual impairments…

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Today marks the 28th International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The United Nations’ work in this area is predicated on the idea that “all human rights are universal, indivisible, interdependent and interrelated ” (Vienna Declaration, 1993). None of this can hope…

Proloquo2Go AAC: We can show you how to do it.

AAC Demos with TechOWL PA

Are you located in Pennsylvania? Are you trying to decide which AAC solutions will work for someone? Do you need to figure out which apps to trial with a consumer or student? TechOWL PA offers free demonstrations of AAC devices…

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Big Changes for Pennsylvania’s AT Lending Library

Some big changes have just happened for the AT Lending Library at TechOWL! Our inventory is now being shipped from UCP Central PA. Don’t worry, you can still go to TechOWLpa.org and click “Borrow”. From there, you will Click on “Go…

Happy Spooky Halloween!

This year, Halloween is supposed to be a beautiful day here in eastern Pennsylvania. The sun will be shining and the weather will be warm. But how many kids will be out Trick or Treating in the middle of a…

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AAC Awareness Month: Diversity, Access, and Representation

This year, October feels especially important. The US is getting ready for the presidential election and people with disabilities are looking for ways to vote safely during a pandemic. We continue to grapple with the challenges posed by racial inequity.…

Author: Kathryn Helland

Author: Kathryn Helland

Apple’s iOS 15 and AAC: Accessibility and Independence

ADHD and AAC

AAC App Sales: April 2021

Do You Need an SLP?

AAC and Cortical Visual Impairment

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

AAC Demos with TechOWL PA

Big Changes for Pennsylvania’s AT Lending Library

Happy Spooky Halloween!

AAC Awareness Month: Diversity, Access, and Representation

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Author: Kathryn Helland