by Jeannie Krull | Sep 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
For some people with brain injury, lights can be debilitating due to photosensitivity. Some accommodate this by using sunglasses and hats with brims, however, this doesn’t do much for the bright, flickering lights emanating from computer and mobile device...
by Mike Chaussee | Sep 26, 2016 | AT Equipment, AT Funding, Hearing, Home Safety, News, Vision
One blessing of working at IPAT, is the opportunity it provides to build relationships with consumers across ND. I’ve recently come to know a Fargo couple, who remain in their own home after 70+ years of marriage! They are a modest pair with no interest in the...
by Mike Chaussee | Sep 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
In this blog series, we will explore the new AT star, Amazon Echo. It was released November of 2014 with huge assistive technology (AT) promise. Amazon Echo is a hands-free speaker users control with their voice. Echo connects to the Alexa Voice Service to play music,...
by Mike Chaussee | Sep 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
The assistive technology (AT) world rejoices when a consumer product is released with big AT potential. Price, access, and reliable technical support are just a few of many reasons why consumer products are welcomed with arms wide open. For example, since its release...
by Mike Chaussee | Sep 15, 2016 | AT Equipment, Hearing
CapTel telephones are, at many times, a wonderful solution for people with hearing loss. For those not familiar with CapTel, these phones work the same as any other telephone, but they display the words the caller is saying. CapTel has four different models: 840,...
