Whether you are an Apple, Android, Windows, or Blackberry phone user you have probably heard of Siri, the Apple assistant that can perform tasks with the push of a button and you giving verbal instructions. Nuance Communications, the makers of Dragon...
Imagine waking up to a police officer standing over you to see if you are ok. For most of us this would be an alarming event and for Dona it was the reason she contacted IPAT for assistance. Dona has a hearing loss. It is difficult for her to hear the phone ring,...
Using the phone is important to everyone, and relay services ensure that people with disabilities have full access to phone use. Relay services assist people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind, or have a speech impairment communicate over the...
I have a confession to make: I am addicted to my mobile technology, to include a smartphone and also a tablet. For the most part I have one device with me at all times (sometimes two). The reason for this is pretty simple. I use these devices for a variety of...
High School graduation is an important milestone in everyone's life. It marks the beginning of adulthood, jobs, and preparation for career choices. For persons with disabilities, exiting high school also means planning for transition and continued assistive...
High School graduation is an important milestone in everyone's life. It marks the beginning of adulthood, jobs, and preparation for career choices. For persons with disabilities, exiting high school also means planning for transition and continued assistive...
Staying active and enjoying the outdoors is part of any healthy lifestyle. Its been proven that individuals with disabilities flourish physically, mentally, and spiritually when enjoying their favorite outdoor activity. With that said, there are my different...
One of the strategies of assistive technology is to use one sense when another one is not available or diminished. For example if an individual has a hearing loss and would like to know when someone rings the doorbell, a system with a blinking light can be used so...
Using assistive technology (AT) can make work possible for people with disabilities, and help to keep valuable, aging workers productive. Simply put, AT can be the job accommodation that enables a person to perform a job activity or improve their job performance...
Lighting is one of the key components to living safely in your home. This becomes an even more important idea if you have a vision loss or mobility impairment. Below are some resources and ideas to consider when deciding what features are important in home...