It is never easy to adjust to new and unexpected things in our lives. Learning that your child has a disability, and will need special education services, can be one of those things. I would like to make the unexpected world of the IEP simpler for parents, by...
Type....type....delete...delete...type...DELETE...type. This is what composing a simple email was like for Erik before he found out about computer adaptations that could help him. He had been using a computer for years, however, lately due to aging, arthritis and...
If you are looking for a friendly physical competition for a good cause that your friends, family, or co-workers can participate in, Pedaling for Posibilities (P4P) is the answer! The event day includes lively music, an entertaining emcee, food, and of course -...
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...
The Basics About Bluetooth What is Bluetooth? The ability to connect one Bluetooth enabled piece of technology to another through a short range wireless connection. (Learn more here.) What do you use Bluetooth for? Bluetooth is found in cell phones, tablets,...
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...
Over the course of time, you may notice that some home environments actually hinder daily activities. That is because with time comes change, and whether your changes are temporary, gradual, permanent or sudden, you may find that stairs, tubs, and kitchens have...
"Catch you on Skype!" "Email it to me." "I will fill you in when I call you later." These are many of the phrases we use in today's digital age indicating the multiple ways we now stay connected. If you have a dual hearing and vision loss, though, these methods...
It is holiday greeting card time! Tis the season to remember friends and family, whether across the street or across the globe. Be nice to those on your mailing list who may have low vision, and consider using a font with consistent stroke widths, open...
There are many reasons someone would need to access the computer without their hands, such as a Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), quadriplegia, Muscular Dystrophy, etc.. Although we have...