For many people with Parkinson’s Disease, assistive technology (AT) for computer access is high on the list of needed accommodations. Voice recognition software such as Dragon Natural Speaking is a very popular recommendation...
In honor of May is Better Speech and Hearing Month, I thought we should go back to the basics and bring attention to all of the great, simple augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices that are available....
In honor of May is Better Speech and Hearing Month, I thought we should go back to the basics and bring attention to all of the great, simple augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices that are available....
Don’t you just love having choices? Thanks to the TetraLite Company, we have one more in the mouth joystick arena for people with quadriplegia, MS, or other physical disabilities. The TetraMouse is similar to most of the alternative joysticks (i.e. Jouse2) in that...
There are many mobile device stands available, either homemade or off-the-shelf, that allow a person with vision loss to turn their tablet into a low-cost video magnifier with either the built-in camera app or a...
At IPAT, we work with many people who have difficulty capturing information in a calendar/planner or reading back what they wrote due to memory loss, reading/writing difficulties, or auditory comprehension problems. One solution we have found to work for people...
Confused about the features of Text-to-Speech Apps with Word Prediction for communication? Here is a Comparison Matrix showcasing the elements of four apps (Predictable, Proloqu4Text, Verbally, and Assistive Express) to help you with your feature match. AAC Matrix...
Is multi-tasking making you feel like you are the star in a pinball game that just won't end? Well usually I can handle it, but these last few weeks, I felt the need to find something to help me focus. So the winner in my Google search for sanity was the 30/30 app...
There is still time to be an IPAT Possibility Maker!! Below are three ways to donate and change a life! PUSH the button to donate online to support IPAT Pedaling for Possibilities! Go to the donation page. PUSH open the door to IPAT before 5 pm tomorrow, Friday,...
IPAT would like to extend our sincere thanks to our Leader Level Sponsors, WDAY and North Dakota Vocational Rehabilitation! Through their generous donations we will be able to provide more assistive technology to individuals throughout North Dakota and Moorhead,...