I love this wave of new technology that we are riding, especially when it brings us new innovations that really change lives. Two up and coming Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) developments are great examples of this, and they both really have me...
Day-to-day life can become frustrating if the little things are weighing you down. Below we will take a look at everyday challenges and some simple mainstream assistive technology to provide help. Wireless Switch Outlet Turning on lamps can become difficult for...
Not everyone has legible handwriting, and sadly I fall into that category! However, for individuals with dysgraphia or other disabilities impacting writing, it is not just messy handwriting, it is a processing disorder that makes writing difficult over a lifetime....
Until the recent iOS 8 update, the built-in Zoom accessibility feature consisted of the ability to magnify a device's entire screen by double-tapping three fingers to zoom, dragging three fingers to move around the screen, and double-tapping three fingers and...
Texting has become second nature to many Americans, and a communication game changer for the 55.5 million Americans who have hearing loss, deafness, or speech disabilities. Due to the changes in technology, texting instead of voicing is the go-to communication...
From user interface to features, ChatAble, will give you what you'd expect in a basic augmentative communication app and surprise you with what you didn't even know you wanted. At first glance, this app looks like many augmentative communication apps with a nice...
I can't hear on the phone. Its hard for me to understand some voices on the phone. I can't understand people on the phone because they speak too quickly. It doesn't matter how loud the phone is, I just can't understand what people are saying! Above are all...
September is upon us, and for many that means the beginning of a new school year. Teachers, students and parents are once again working together to make this academic year the best yet. For those supporting students under the Individuals with Disabilities Education...
Having access to the latest and greatest mobile device is a desire for many in the world, but can present a challenge if one does not have the ability to use their hands to touch the screen. A Bluetooth switch interface can be the answer for many and can allow one...
AT IPAT we take pride in providing assistive technology information that is enjoyable, interesting, and timely. So as much as we hope you enjoy the content that we provide, there are also other great resources out there. Below you will find links to a variety of...