As he prepared himself to leave Minot and travel back to his southern home this fall, Mitchell was concerned about his mother's current communication equipment. Edith, Mitchell's mom, had both vision and hearing barriers. At age 92, Edith battles glaucoma and...
At IPAT, we know that people experiencing the effects of aging and those with disabilities need to find different ways to do things. That is why we created the Home First Showroom in Fargo, the Home First Showroom app, and the Home First Showroom YouTube...
Eldy is a software that turns any standard PC... ...into an easy-to-use computer for people that have never used a computer before, or for people who find using a computer too difficult.Eldy provides an easy six button interface for email, internet, chat,...
After an injury, recovery, and rehabilitation, a thirty-something North Dakotan was ready to return to work. She was now using a chair for mobility and had limited use of her arms and hands, so she knew she would need help to re-enter the workforce. That is when...
The Story Life after a stroke may present a number of barriers. For Jane, two of these tests were little to no movement on her left side and the inability to speak. In order to find a telecommunications solution, she turned to IPAT. Jane wanted to communicate to...
Earlier this year, IPAT was asked to present an overview of the assistive technology (AT) services we provide to our aging population at the 2015 AT Act Programs Conference in Washington DC. In July, I was fortunate enough to attend the conference, and delivered...
Finally, FINALLY someone has developed a truly hands-free smartphone that I can use. I've been waiting for this technology for 15 years. ~ Rick Frame from the United States This quote stuck as I was researching the Sesame Touch-Free Smartphone. It was a quote that...
Finally, FINALLY someone has developed a truly hands-free smartphone that I can use. I've been waiting for this technology for 15 years. ~ Rick Frame from the United States This quote stuck as I was researching the Sesame Touch-Free Smartphone. It was a quote that...
IPAT works with many people who experience hearing loss, and as a result wear hearing aids. As a hearing aid wearer myself, I am familiar with the need to frequently change batteries and the corresponding cost. When information about an 8th grader's discovery to...
Teachers everywhere are gearing up for a new school year, whether they are welcoming fifth-graders or college freshmen. For many, this includes identifying and creating materials that are accessible to students with disabilities. Where does one even begin? If you...