Krista is a 34-year-old woman with congenital nystagmus and underlying vision loss unknown. Legally blind since birth, her vision has greatly decreased over the past 10 years and her functional vision continues to be unpredictable and...
Most of us take telling time for granted, we glance at a watch, a clock or our mobile device many times each day. For persons with vision, mobility or cognitive disabilities, this frequent and necessary task is not as easy. One solution IPAT has found to help...
Returning home for some military members means adjusting to a disability. For some who have aged with a service related disability, needs change over time. Whichever the case may be, there are programs to help make living in your home and staying independent...
Have you ever wanted to have a couple extra inches when moving something through a doorway, maybe a sofa, refrigerator, or washing machine? Expandable door hinges may have been the answer to saving you the skin on your knuckles. But as we age or sustain an injury,...
IPAT staff regularly field calls from parents of school-aged children who use assistive technology for educational purposes. One question that often arises, is whether or not school purchased assistive technology (AT) can be taken home. The simple answer is yes -...
Home fires are more prevalent during the winter season – cooking and alternative heating source problems, combined with holiday light malfunctions can make fire safety an important matter this time of year. Here are some quick facts from the...
No one likes emergencies or natural disasters, but we all know they are a part of life and we need to be ready for them. For people with disabilities and those experiencing the effects of aging, planning ahead for such events is crucial in securing a positive...
Once again the holiday season is upon us – a time when messages of Christmas totally surround us and fill our hearts and minds with anticipation of the upcoming celebration. The standing tradition of purchasing and exchanging gifts ranks high among the thoughts of...
Turning on lights is an activity that we all take part in on a daily basis. Recently I assisted an individual who has arthritis and he was depending on others to turn lamps on or just leaving them on all the time because he could not use the standard lamp...
Contributing to IPAT’s Pedaling for Possibilities fundraising event helps ensure that more individuals who need assistive technology devices, but can’t afford them, get the support they genuinely need. Beyond the realization that your contribution has made a...