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911 and Texting in North Dakota: It’s HERE!!
As of today, texting a 911 operator is now a possibility, statewide in North Dakota. This is a major service improvement for people with hearing or speech disabilities, enabling them to text for help in an emergency. Contacting dispatch operators by texting may...
Amazon Echo Part 3: whats the difference between the Amazon Echo, Dot, and Tap?
Amazon came out with three amazing products, the Echo, Dot, and Tap that all have on thing in common - Alexa Voice Service. By activating the feature users access music, information, news, sports scores, weather, and more. There is a growing number of smart home...
Diminish Screen Flicker & Brightness for People with Brain Injury
For some people with brain injury, lights can be debilitating due to photosensitivity. Some accommodate this by using sunglasses and hats with brims, however, this doesn't do much for the bright, flickering lights emanating from computer and mobile device screens....
Couple “Gets By” in Their Home With a Little Help from Their IPAT Friends, and Others!
One blessing of working at IPAT, is the opportunity it provides to build relationships with consumers across ND. I've recently come to know a Fargo couple, who remain in their own home after 70+ years of marriage! They are a modest pair with no interest in the...
Amazon Echo Part 2: Echo + IFTTT = A match made in the Internet of Things
In this blog series, we will explore the new AT star, Amazon Echo. It was released November of 2014 with huge assistive technology (AT) promise. Amazon Echo is a hands-free speaker users control with their voice. Echo connects to the Alexa Voice Service to play...
Amazon Echo Part 1: a consumer product with huge assistive technology potential!
The assistive technology (AT) world rejoices when a consumer product is released with big AT potential. Price, access, and reliable technical support are just a few of many reasons why consumer products are welcomed with arms wide open. For example, since its...
CapTel’s 2400i – An Innovative Phone with Captions
CapTel telephones are, at many times, a wonderful solution for people with hearing loss. For those not familiar with CapTel, these phones work the same as any other telephone, but they display the words the caller is saying. CapTel has four different models: 840,...
iPad Bluetooth Switch Access Disconnecting? Get Hooked!
We have been using Bluetooth switch interfaces with the Apple mobile devices and the built-in switch access for a few years with our clients here at IPAT. We have found that in some instances, the switch interface's...
KNFB Reader Now for Android Device Users!
The KNFB Reader is an app that provides scan and read technology in a portable easy to use format for people with vision or reading disabilities. This app will take a picture of almost any printed document and...
Schedule Your IPAT Home First Tour in Mandan!
The gears are turning and the office is bustling at IPAT in Mandan! Do you want to view the amazing technology and learn about IPAT's diverse amount of services? Then schedule a tour of IPAT's Home First Demonstration Center in Mandan today! Whether you're a family...
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