One of my first posts on the IPAT Blog was called The Replacements, iOS apps that were alternatives to physical talking identifiers for people with visual impairment. Today I thought we'd talk about identifier apps on the Android side of the coin. Talking Color...
With less than a month to go, it is time to gear up for Pedaling for Possibilities (P4P)! For those of you who already belong to a P4P bike team, thank you! Remember, now is the time to connect with your team captain and begin raising those dollars. The more you...
The cold weather we have had lately makes most of us want to stay indoors and avoid venturing out into the cold. Many of us have been in our living rooms enjoying indoor activities such as reading, watching movies, playing games, and putting together puzzles. ...
PEAT is an Android based tablet or smartphone application that provides cueing and scheduling assistance, replacing or supporting executive functioning for individuals with memory, attention, or cognitive disorders. Most scheduling applications work this way;...
Users of assistive technology are like anyone else in the sense that they don’t want to look different. We all want to go about our daily lives feeling confident, and basically just fitting in. The items that we are looking at fill an assistive technology need and...
To start the year off right IPAT has put together 10 guides to help you consider assistive technology in all the different aspects of life and put them into a convenient eBook for you to view or download. Click on the link below to get going and if you have...
The practice of staying hydrated is a key to good health. We know that water is a vital nutrient for humans, and unlike camels we are not able to store it. Therefore, it is critical for us to replenish our supply every day to maintain blood pressure, think clearly,...
Christmas Day came and went and with it I am sure many of you enjoyed great food and fun festivities and traditions with family and friends. For many people, going to the movie theatre to catch the latest blockbuster is an enjoyable holiday tradition. For...
If you are like many people using an iPad a stylus is your preferred method of interacting with the screen. For some a stylus allows for use because of arthritis or limited use of fingers. One assistive technology feature on the iPad that is great is the zoom...
The winter months usher in an exciting time of year - especially for IPAT. Pedaling for Possibilities, IPAT’s annual stationary bike race and fundraising event, presents an opportunity for individuals who are in need of Assistive Technology (AT), in North Dakota...