Many people have rid themselves of their landlines and are just going wireless. We did this a few years ago when we realized that the only reason we were ever using our landline was...well, we weren't...at all! The only people who called us were telemarketers....
Regardless if you have one hand or two, tremors from Parkinson's, or other disabilities such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, being safe in the kitchen is a must. Tasks such as cutting, chopping and spreading can be very difficult and unsafe when a person has physical...
The Home First Showroom takes what can be an intimidating piece of technology and turns it into an inviting tool by providing a comfortable home environment during assistive technology exploration. In October of 2013 IPAT opened the Home First Showroom in...
Many of us view smart home technologies such as the Nest or the Phillips Hue, as cool, fun, and made for the "person who has everything". For people with severe physical disabilities such as quadriplegia, however, technologies such as these may be a necessity and...
It is with little fanfare but a healthy dose of pride that I offer the 2012-2014 IPAT Impact Report. Take a few minutes to page through what kept us busy, and the people of North Dakota connected to assistive technology devices and services. In our summary, you...
My mother has difficulty remembering. There have been several incidences when she forgot to turn off her oven or stove while cooking, ruining her meal. I am afraid that someday her forgetfulness will cause a fire -- or worse. She needs some sort of an alarm to...
Years ago, I was working in Virginia with a young man who after an accident, returned to his family home as a wheel-chair user. The family had done various home modifications in preparation for his return, but overlooked the placement of the tap on his bathroom...
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...