A few weeks ago I was tasked to find a simple music player for an individual with dementia. My search lead me to two wonderful devices that may work for her and many other people. Simple Music Player This device...
Emergency medical alert systems give individuals independence and a sense of security by providing a gateway to help if the need ever arises. Many people with disabilities and those experiencing the effects of aging use emergency medical alerting systems everyday...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_NJo9-06I0 According to Venkat Rao's Assistive Technology Blog, one I read often, a Texas man is providing a great service to people who are Deaf and use American Sign Language (ASL). Alex Abenchuchan from Austin hosts The Daily...
The Christ the King Parish in Mandan, ND hosted an End of Life Seminar and Health Fair on April 16th. Nearly 150 people attended the event to learn about end of life topics along with the variety health services available. The seminar hosted speakers from the...
Last year I purchased an LG Tone Pro Bluetooth Stereo Headset for myself, so I would not be tethered to my phone when talking on calls, listening to audio books, and music. Since that day, I have discovered some great assistive technology benefits that may help...
Recently Be Magazine interviewed IPAT staff from the Bismarck office to learn more about the services IPAT provides North Dakotans with disabilities and those experiencing the effects of aging. Check out the great article Be Magazine journalist Tina Ding wrote...
Older adults are a growing and increasingly vital part of our country. The contributions they make to our communities are varied, deeply rooted, and include influential roles in the nation’s economy, politics, and the arts. From 69-year-old NASA Administrator...
The path to successful medication management (MM) can be hard if you do not know the questions to ask or the assistive technology (AT) available. We have been helping people at IPAT for many years in the area of medication management and below are some...
The brainstorming and construction are in full force. Coming Soon in Summer 2016, the Bismarck IPAT office will be moving to a new location! Of course, since this is a sneak peek, the location and more details are to come. 🙂 Nonetheless, the goal of the new...
Most conventional kitchens are very difficult to navigate if you use a wheelchair or you have other mobility difficulties. When making your existing kitchen accessible or building a new one from scratch, the following are just a few items to get you started. Many...