Do you know that one third of American households are home to one or more residents 60 years or older? It is a good news/bad news story - the good news, Americans are living longer; the bad news, Americans are living longer. What makes it bad news is the fact that...
Smartphones are great. As I've mentioned in the past (Seniors and Mobile Technology), my phone pretty much goes with me everywhere, and for good reason. Smartphone innovations, from a hardware perspective, have been fairly static in the past few years with the bulk...
Communication is essential to our lives and allows us to express feelings, needs, and wants. It helps us create strong social connections with others. The Clarity Fortissimo may be the piece of assistive technology (AT) that opens the lines of communication for...
Whether you are an Apple, Android, Windows, or Blackberry phone user you have probably heard of Siri, the Apple assistant that can perform tasks with the push of a button and you giving verbal instructions. Nuance Communications, the makers of Dragon...
Imagine waking up to a police officer standing over you to see if you are ok. For most of us this would be an alarming event and for Dona it was the reason she contacted IPAT for assistance. Dona has a hearing loss. It is difficult for her to hear the phone ring,...
Don't have a butler? The VTech CareLine's Pendant might make you feel like you have one, right at your finger tips, literally. Although, he doesn't do windows or clean out your gutters, this little guy is pretty...
Using the phone is important to everyone, and relay services ensure that people with disabilities have full access to phone use. Relay services assist people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind, or have a speech impairment communicate over the...
I have a confession to make: I am addicted to my mobile technology, to include a smartphone and also a tablet. For the most part I have one device with me at all times (sometimes two). The reason for this is pretty simple. I use these devices for a variety of...
According to AARP’s 2013 statistics, the cost of living in a nursing home in North Dakota is over $71,000 a year! This ever-rising number is yet another strong argument to stay in the home you have known for years. However, what do you do if your home is no...
High School graduation is an important milestone in everyone's life. It marks the beginning of adulthood, jobs, and preparation for career choices. For persons with disabilities, exiting high school also means planning for transition and continued assistive...