I was recently contacted by a business looking for a larger mouse cursor, so their employee with low vision could easily locate it on the screen. They reported that the built-in cursor offerings from Windows were just not big enough. After a little research, I...
With assistive technology apps the perfect gift is always at your fingertips. The holidays are right around the corner and one of the topics of conversation might be cool apps that you have come across. The following list highlights apps that have made a...
Do you enjoy keeping up with the latest in the field of assistive technology (AT)? Do you want to know what is happening in North Dakota and across the nation regarding AT policies, funding and access? If you answered yes, IPAT has just the thing for you - our...
A North Dakota veteran’s residential health care representative contacted me to help her with an elderly client, lets call him Steve, with low vision and tremors who wanted to use a computer to send emails and access the internet. These age related...
The holiday season has arrived in full force! Christmas Trees are sparkling bright, stockings are hung, decorations are everywhere, and stores are filled with shoppers trying to find the perfect gift for everyone on their list. As you begin your holiday shopping...
Assistive technology (AT) solutions for children with disabilities under the age of 3 are opportunity makers! They provide a means for children to explore and interact with their world which promotes their intellectual and social growth. AT devices can range from...
I was interested in the KEVO Bluetooth Enabled Deadbolt months before it was released; anticipating, that this tech-enabled lock could be a solution for some people with disabilities, who were previously unable to open a standard deadbolt. I was hopeful that this...
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Recently an individual contacted IPAT in search of some assistive technology (AT) to help with medication management. She was looking for a watch or portable timer that could be set to countdown for a certain increment of time. She also wanted a vibration option...
Do you have a student who needs access to their textbooks in a different format so they can learn as independently as possible in a manner that suits their needs? If so, the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) just might help! What is...