Over the years, household lighting has been rather generic and conventional - the standard 60W lamp bulb, recessed lighting, and motion lights. Many lighting options literally depend on the use of mobility and dexterity. As you look around your home or office,...
Summer is fast approaching, and many of us are planning a get-away or two. With our North Dakota roads in good driving condition and sunlight lasting late into the evening, wanderlust calls. But before heading out, remember everyone has aged since last summer, and...
Video magnifier, CCTV, or desktop digital magnifier - whatever you want to call this powerful tool for low vision, there is no doubt this assistive technology (AT) has helped countless numbers of individuals with low vision gain more independence in a number of...
Tying a tie can be difficult for anyone, but mix in an acute injury or chronic condition and this task can be downright impossible. A zipper tie may be the solution to once again add that final piece to your wardrobe! A zipper tie is identical to a regular tie with...
It is no surprise - on average, people are spending more and more time online. The internet is used for leisure time activities at home, for an assortment of tasks at work, and for research and resources in education. To access this amazing tool, the internet user...
Scenario: You're unwinding for the night and reading your favorite book before getting some nice, restful sleep. Suddenly, your cell phone makes an unusual sound compared to receiving a text or email. You reach over to investigate. To your surprise, your phone just...
They say a picture is worth 1,000 words, and this one speaks volumes to the IPAT staff! It captures the signing ceremony of SB 2289 with Governor Dalrymple on April 22, 2015. This bill appropriated funds to the Interagency Program for Assistive Technology (IPAT) to...
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, "About 2 percent of adults aged 45 to 54 have disabling hearing loss. The rate increases to 8.5 percent for adults aged 55 to 64. Nearly 25 percent of those aged 65 to 74 and 50...
Eating with tremors associated with Essential Tremor or Parkinson's Disease can sometimes be an arduous task, and, at times, near impossible. Liftware is a simple device which may overcome this barrier and allow people to once again enjoy meal time. Liftware...
IPAT receives calls daily from people using assistive technology (AT). An AT call currently popping up is from families, therapists and teachers looking for help setting up a Bluetooth switch to control an iPad. While preparing this blog to address that question, I...