http://youtu.be/DyIglzTVr5s IPAT has joined two other state AT Programs in participating in an accessible voting technology project grant, funded under the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. The Research Alliance for Accessible Voting, or RAAV, was...
We have been working on something at IPAT for months now and we are ready to show it off......our new Home First Showroom! Join us on Friday, October 18, 2013 from 11am-2pm for an Open House at IPAT in Fargo-3240 15th St. South. The Home First Showroom is a “real...
I may be dating myself with this disclosure, but I learned to type before keyboards, and have been an avid touch-typist ever since. I am most proficient when resting on home row, and need the tactile information provided by the keys themselves to know where I am...
Pets give so much of themselves and ask so little in return. They provide company, unconditional love, and give owner’s a sense of purpose. In some cases, individuals with disabilities and those experiencing the effects of aging feel as though they cannot care for...
IPAT has something for everybody and we would like to tell your ‘everybody’ about it. Do you belong to a service club, disability group, church circle or professional organization? Do you frequently look for presenters to provide information of interest? If you...
You have heard IPAT mention the Home First Showroom in previous blog postings. The purpose of the Home First Showroom is to display various pieces of assistive technology (AT) in the natural environment. Today, I am highlighting a few of the many AT solutions...
Has there been a change in a family members abilities? Is that change making living in your current home difficult? Before you engage a Realtor, or hire a contractor, check out this IPAT created resource, Home Design for Diverse Populations. Whether you are aiming...
Has there been a change in a family members abilities? Is that change making living in your current home difficult? Before you engage a Realtor, or hire a contractor, check out this IPAT created resource, Home Design for Diverse Populations. Whether you are aiming...
What is it? IFTTT (pronounced like “gift” without the “g”) stands for If This Then That. It’s an incredible service that connects elements of your virtual and physical world to one other. Think of it like a train station where your favorite websites and tech...
Windows 8 has proved to be an either love it or hate it experience for users. Just do an internet search with "Windows 8 love or hate" and you will get the full picture of this ongoing debate. What we are focused on is whether Windows 8 provides accessibility...