Voice recognition gives devices like smartphones, tablets, and computers the capability to "listen" to its user's voice. It is listening for a user's commands or to input speech into text. Pretty amazing when you think about it; devices acting as our...
We can all agree that time is something that we do not have in excess. Being as productive and efficient as possible is important. Today we look at a free piece of software that aims to make things easier for someone lacking time or more importantly those that have...
A North Dakota veteran’s residential health care representative contacted me to help her with an elderly client, lets call him Steve, with low vision and tremors who wanted to use a computer to send emails and access the internet. These age related...
The holiday season has arrived in full force! Christmas Trees are sparkling bright, stockings are hung, decorations are everywhere, and stores are filled with shoppers trying to find the perfect gift for everyone on their list. As you begin your holiday shopping...
One of the items that IPAT provides recommendations for on a regular basis is phones. Specialized phones make communication possible for individuals that may have a hearing, vision, or dexterity loss or if using one’s voice is problematic. The choices can be...
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...
Don't have a butler? The VTech CareLine's Pendant might make you feel like you have one, right at your finger tips, literally. Although, he doesn't do windows or clean out your gutters, this little guy is pretty...
Visual scene layouts can be great tools for some children and adults with communication difficulties such as autism, traumatic brain injury, and intellectual disabilities. A photo of one's own kitchen, for example, with photos of food the person eats and the very...
One of the great things about mobile technology is the ability to have information at your finger tips when you need it. For someone with cognitive deficiencies the availability of information, reminders, and notifications is critical to staying independent. The...
A few years ago, I had the pleasure of working with Greg, a wonderful man, who composed this letter below with the very technology he tells us about. He is an inspiration to anyone who knows him, and now, after reading his beautiful letter, hopefully to you!...