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December 14, 2015
TOM (Tikkun Olam Makers) – Meeting the Challenge
TOM – Tikkun Olam Makers, an initiative of the Reut Institute and ROI Community of the Shusterman Foundation, whose purpose is to connect people with disabilities with people from the
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December 5, 2015
Apps and ideas for the Holiday Season
The holiday season has arrived again! Whether you celebrate Chanukah or Christmas there are many great apps out there to enhance the holiday experience. Below are some of our recommendations.
November 25, 2015
The Tablet Makes a Point of Pointing
In the last few years, the iPad and other technological devices have become essential therapy tools and are being used by therapists to work on a variety of goals. With
October 26, 2015
Talking Tom and Friends: Fun apps with therapeutic value. An interview with Iza Login, the woman behind the apps.
If you haven’t already heard of Talking Tom, a funny and interactive app featuring the cat, Talking Tom, we are very happy to introduce you to it and to Iza
September 24, 2015
Taming the Tower of Babel – Making an institution-wide transition to a uniform symbol set for communication
For many years at Beit Issie Shapiro, a large organization that provides many services including early intervention and school based programs for children with special needs, we used Boardmaker symbols
September 6, 2015
Back to School: Ideas for the Start of the Year
The start of the new school year is always full of emotion; a mix of excitement and apprehension. It’s a time of change and renewal that can often stimulate feelings
August 10, 2015
Headpod: Head Support to Promote Participation, Learning, and Motor Control
I’m very happy to be a contributor this week and to share with you a wonderful tool that both facilitates and promotes function; the Headpod. The Headpod is a low-tech
July 27, 2015
“Unity & Diversity in Action”: Summary of Technology Sessions
The Beit Issie Shapiro International Conference on Disabilities, “Unity & Diversity in Action”, which took place from July7-8, 2015 at the Dan Panorama Hotel in Tel Aviv, was exciting and
June 24, 2015
SnapType for Occupational Therapy: Making it a snap to fill in worksheets
Written classroom assignments are often a challenge for children with disabilities. Something as simple as struggling to hold a pencil correctly can greatly impact a child’s motivation and success in
June 9, 2015
Not Just Fingertips – Styluses for Tablets
There are many accessories available on the market to use with iPads and tablets. A stylus (a pen that can be used on a touchscreen instead of a fingertip) can