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Topics of technology are arising and coming at us faster than ever. Many of these innovative items can be daunting, and one may not know where to start. AARP has stepped in with an idea that will alleviate any stress and make learning technology fun! AARP is a...

If you are a Twitter user and you use it for work, make sure you are taking some simple steps to ensure that the content of your tweets is accessible to readers with disabilities. A quick Twitter overview: it is a popular social networking tool that allows users to...

The virtual assistant, Siri, seems to be getting better with age . . . . or in this case, update. By default, Siri can be opened by holding down the home button on your iPhone or iPad. Once opened, the button can be released and you may say your command. Within...

One of my biggest online pet-peeves is opening a webpage that buries its content in pop-ups and distracting advertisements. For people who may easily experience sensory overload due to a disability like traumatic brain injury, Autism, or ADHD, pop-ups and...

Seasons Greetings! In warm appreciation for the past year, IPAT would like to extend our very best wishes to all for a happy holiday season. As we reflect on those we have worked with, all of us at IPAT are excited to begin a new year, which is sure to be filled...

In March, 2013, I wrote about an app called Any.do, which is a powerful task management system.  The company has recently made some great upgrades to this app, including the addition of a new integrated calendar app, Cal, both of which can help many...

IPAT staff has the luxury of living and breathing assistive technology (AT) day-in and day-out. We are immersed in discovering new AT apps and devices, learning about device and app upgrades, and researching AT funding streams for people of all ages and...

Just recently, KVRR news anchor Sarah Brechbill made a stop at the Fargo IPAT office to learn about what we do and who we serve. The piece KVRR news aired illustrated a wonderful snapshot of the power of assistive technology devices and services. In the piece Sarah...

Do you or someone you know need to make modifications to their existing home due to a physical disability? If you answered yes, do you also know that there are grants available from the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) to make accessibility improvements?...

Smartphones can be a great tool for many people to help them remember to do things, stay on task, and organize their lives. These mobile devices can make self-management possible for many people, especially...