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How Might I Benefit from the Use of a Tablet? Tablet is a broad term for devices like the iPad, iPad mini, Nexus, and Galaxy Tab. A tablet can be used as an assistive technology (AT) tool to communicate, read, learn, navigate the world, identify objects, remember,...

IPAT had the privilege of presenting at the National Federation of the Blind of North Dakota (NFBND) state convention on September 19th. Also attending the event were representatives from the ND State Library, ND Department of Human Services, and the ND School for...

The ODIN VI is a talking cell phone designed specifically to be 100% accessible to the blind. The makers of ODIN VI were kind enough to send a demo version to IPAT, we checked it out, and picked out a few pros and cons! What We Liked Below the 2.25" screen are four...

Regardless if you have one hand or two, tremors from Parkinson's, or other disabilities such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, being safe in the kitchen is a must.  Tasks such as cutting, chopping and spreading can be very difficult and unsafe when a person has physical...

October has always been a busy month for IPAT staff, and this year is no exception. With summer over, school in session and the roads in good driving condition, agencies and organizations are busy hosting independent living fairs, informational talks, conferences,...

As he prepared himself to leave Minot and travel back to his southern home this fall, Mitchell was concerned about his mother's current communication equipment. Edith, Mitchell's mom, had both vision and hearing barriers. At age 92, Edith battles glaucoma and...

  At IPAT, we know that people experiencing the effects of aging and those with disabilities need to find different ways to do things. That is why we created the Home First Showroom in Fargo, the Home First Showroom app, and the Home First Showroom YouTube...

It's time for Part Three of Visual Schedule and Task Manager Apps!  Remember apps of this type may be very helpful for children and adults with disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and intellectual disabilities. All of the apps discussed in this...