There are many apps available for the iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch that could be the assistive technology (AT) individuals need for work, school, or home. However, sometimes there may be barriers for individuals in accessing the apps. Enter Apple’s accessibility...
Join IPAT Senior Assistive Technology Consultants Peggy Shireley and Scott Weissman in celebrating Disability Employment Awareness Month through exploring several different types of Assistive Technology (AT) for the workplace on the Bismarck Noon Show with...
I received a call from an anxious daughter. She had two fears: 1) her mother would burn the house down; 2) her mother would fall off the ladder in the garage and seriously injure herself. After listening to the details surrounding her fears, I realized they were...
http://youtu.be/yCjRt0RdM9E In this vlog, we'll review the products and companies we were excited to see at Closing the Gap. Below are links to the products and companies discussed in the video. Beyond Adaptive Website: http://beyondadaptive.com/...
http://youtu.be/kldpPe23A_I In Closing the Gap. . .Part 2, enjoy an overview of all the fun activities we did while attending Closing the Gap! In Part 3, we'll share our product reviews. ...
To me doorknobs are one of those things that you think about and say, "that is a device that has pretty much evolved to its final form." Sure there is the lever handle now that has made it easier for some to open the door, but really the market for this product has...
http://youtu.be/9KvXHaG69gY In this Video Blog or “vlog” we announce that we will attend the 31st Annual Closing the Gap Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. While at the conference, we will participate in workshops and visit various exhibits....
One sees iPads everywhere, and with applications available to meet a variety of special needs, it is fast becoming a platform of choice for people with disabilities. As iPad use continues to increase for this population, so do the number of device protection and...
Technology to make accessing the computer is one area of assistive technology that has made great strides in recent years. From the popularity and now mainstream use of Dragon Naturally Speaking and the option to only use one’s mouth and breath. The next area of...
Imagine being visually impaired or blind and unable to see what is surrounding you unless someone is with you to describe the scene. Well thanks to a new app available through the iTunes App Store, that is no longer the case. TapTapSee is a free app that helps...