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August 9, 2017
Using Switches with iPad
We are often asked about using switches with the iPad, so in this post, we will review the technical details of connecting switches to the iPad and also different ways
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August 9, 2017
2Talk – a new app for new AAC users
We are very happy to introduce you to 2Talk, a new app for creating communication boards. The app is intended for users who are just beginning their journey into the
April 2, 2017
The Passover Haggadah: something for everyone
Next week, Jewish people around the word will celebrate the holiday of Passover. In this post we wanted to share various Haggadas with you that we have created or found
March 10, 2017
Costume Make-a-thon
Last week, Beit Issie Shapiro hosted a costume make-a-thon. The hall was a bustle of creativity and joy. 30 children and youth with disabilities that use mobility devices, and their
March 5, 2017
Purim is Coming!
In just a week we will be celebrating Purim in all its colorful glory; carnivals, costumes, and more…Purim is a very special holiday with unique customs that everyone, especially children,
February 19, 2017
IssieBoard: A Virtual Keyboard with customizable options. A Collaboration between Beit Issie Shapiro and SAP Labs Israel
We have been using the app IssieBoard for almost a year now, and we have received a lot of great feedback from users (thanks to all those who shared their
February 8, 2017
TOM Makeathon 2017
On January 8-10, 2017 makers, professionals, families and people with disabilities gathered at the Technion in Haifa, Israel for a special event called TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers – an initiative
January 22, 2017
The iPad in the Snoezelen Room – Calming Apps
For this post I decided to write about two things I love: the iPad and the Snoezelen® room. For those unfamiliar, Snoezelen® is a treatment approach that combines a controlled
January 3, 2017
Using Acapella in the Classroom
Acapella from PicPlayPost by Mixcord Inc, is a free app that lets you create video clips made up of multiple clips being played at the same time, somewhat like a
December 22, 2016
A Little Gift Before Chanukah
Just in time for the holiday, we are providing links to two games that we created for Chanukah. They can also be downloaded from Tiny Tap or JI Tap, an