Individuals with low vision and blindness use tactile markings to identify important buttons and settings on things such as microwaves, ovens, dishwashers, radios, thermostats, telephones, and more! For example, operating an oven with dials or a digital...
In July of 2010, Lions Club International approved a Video Magnifier Program to be run by the Lions of North Dakota. This program is giving state residents over the age of 18 a chance to read again. It is specifically designed to help those with a vision loss that...
My exploration into this topic was mainly fueled from the desire to lessen my load when going to meetings and wanting to stay as productive as possible by capturing notes electronically, without having to carry extra gear. What I found is you are able to lessen the...
The Pedaling for Possibilities (P4P) stationary bike race for 2014 is in the books! The money has been raised, and deadlines of March 1st, July 1st and November 1st are set for P4P funding applicants to submit applications for the purchase assistive technology (AT)...
What a time we had! February 8th found IPAT staff, community volunteers, bike teams and individual riders coming together for fun, competition and fund-raising at the North Dakota State University Wellness Center. It was all happening for our 4th annual Pedaling...
Video games open doors to a wide variety of enriching activities including enhancement of problem solving skills, hand-eye coordination, social networking, and maintaining overall mental and emotional health. For individuals with disabilities, gaming is all...
AT4ALL, is up and running! New features make buying, selling, and renting assistive technology (AT) much easier. Buy & Sell Buyers can search for items by keyword, equipment category, transaction type, or the organization listing the equipment....
Over the past few months I have been highlighting pieces of assistive technology (AT) that are featured in the various rooms of IPAT’s Home First Showroom. You have read about AT for the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and living room. Today I am featuring AT devices...
I realize that saying 100% of all donations to Pedaling for Possibilities goes to individuals is a bold claim! But IPAT makes it happen. If you want to know more about how this program allows those who are aging or have a disability get technology to help them...
I have received a rash of calls lately from frantic family members. What is making them frantic? It is their parents, who after placing or answering a phone call, forget to hang-up their phone, or place it in the cradle incorrectly. Why is this frenzy producing?...