by Mike Chaussee | Mar 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
Some of my favorite assistive technology solutions are low-tech gadgets that make a huge impact in everyday independence. No one wants to ask for help when it comes to self-care, but for those with arthritis, limited reaching abilities, or difficulties bending over,...
by Mike Chaussee | Mar 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
One of the lesser known, but perhaps most important, features of Apple’s iOS 8 is a digital “Medical ID”, which can provide important personal health-related information in the event of an emergency. Users can configure it by following these...
by Mike Chaussee | Mar 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
For those who haven’t opened the Notes application since upgrading to iOS 9 or OS X El Capitan, its time to explore! The new features in the Notes application have boosted the app from a simple place to type a quick memo, to a one-stop place for organizing and...
by Mike Chaussee | Mar 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
I first met Bob Puyear, over twenty years ago at an Independent Living Conference in Fargo, North Dakota. I couldn’t have known, nor even dreamed how much he would serve and shape the IPAT program, as an advocate, user, and real believer in assistive technology....