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Tag: DIY

Tag: DIY

Colorful image of instructions for making an eye gaze board.

Light Tech Eye Gaze: A Place to Start

Posted on: April 11, 2019 Last updated on: April 11, 2019 Written by: Kathryn Helland
When we consider eye gaze AAC, we often think of really expensive devices with built in “magic” cameras (actually infrared cameras, but they seem like magic to me).  We don’t have to go straight to super high tech to enable…
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Image of an iPad carrying case made from macaroni and cheese duct tape.

Protect the Tech! DIY and iPads: Mounting, Keyguards, and an iPad Carrying Case

Posted on: February 13, 2018 Last updated on: February 13, 2018 Written by: Kathryn Helland
It is natural to be concerned about keeping your tech safe and clean.  After all, an iPad + AAC app is expensive.  We want to protect both our investment and our client’s voice! Our instinct is to keep the device…
Continue reading “Protect the Tech! DIY and iPads: Mounting, Keyguards, and an iPad Carrying Case”…
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