It's that time of year again. Summer is winding down, students and families are gearing up for the start of another school year. Seeing the stores filled with school supplies made me think about the assistive technology (AT) that students may need to bring to...
Land-lines are going the way of the dinosaur, and as the number of people with hearing loss grows, so does the need for cell phones to be hearing-aid compatible (HAC). The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires wireless service providers and cell phone...
One of the key components to assistive technology is the ability to try a device before making the decision to purchase it. That is the idea behind IPAT’s demonstration centers. One of the areas that is difficult to have on hand because of price, variety, and...
Ever since Google Glass was announced I have been excited about the possibilities of this technology. We have the standard impressions of the device being able to take video and pictures with a voice command or a head gesture and being able to get information on...
Are you in a situation where you have perfectly good assistive technology (AT) that you don’t need - you can’t bear the thought of throwing it away, but also want to make sure it is given to someone who could really use it? Maybe a loved one passed away leaving...
IPAT has been in the process of creating a Home First Showroom, in the Fargo Office, to display Assistive Technology (AT) in the natural environment. Recently, the kitchen cabinets and countertops were installed which inspired me to highlight a few of the AT items...
Below is a story provided by a consumer in Bottineau, ND that truly highlights the power of assistive technology and how it allows for individuals to gain back independence. What started out as a routine family visit in October, turned out to be a Godsend...
Do you know that one third of American households are home to one or more residents 60 years or older? It is a good news/bad news story - the good news, Americans are living longer; the bad news, Americans are living longer. What makes it bad news is the fact that...
Smartphones are great. As I've mentioned in the past (Seniors and Mobile Technology), my phone pretty much goes with me everywhere, and for good reason. Smartphone innovations, from a hardware perspective, have been fairly static in the past few years with the bulk...
Communication is essential to our lives and allows us to express feelings, needs, and wants. It helps us create strong social connections with others. The Clarity Fortissimo may be the piece of assistive technology (AT) that opens the lines of communication for...