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With the clocks turned back, leaves on the ground, and already a dusting of snow, we're in full swing of fall! IPAT has an exciting November planned with a variety of exhibits, meetings, presentations and trainings. Because IPAT is constantly on the move serving...

Today's blog is the last in a 4-part series of Visual Schedule and Task Manager Apps for people with Autism and other disabilities.  Today we will discuss the First Then Schedule and the Time Timer Apps and software.  All of the apps discussed are excellent tools...

Tools used to create art and assistive technology (AT) have a lot in common! Tools for art and AT are both purchasable from a store, easily modified,  customizable, or something that can be made from scratch. Just because an art tool or piece of AT was developed...

IPAT often fields calls from individuals looking for a place to donate used hearing aids. This blog provides a non-exhaustive list of organizations that recycle used hearing aids in North Dakota. HERO (Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization - 5212 53rd Street...

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,...