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Video magnifier, CCTV, or desktop digital magnifier - whatever you want to call this powerful tool for low vision, there is no doubt this assistive technology (AT) has helped countless numbers of individuals with low vision gain more independence in a number of...

Tying a tie can be difficult for anyone, but mix in an acute injury or chronic condition and this task can be downright impossible. A zipper tie may be the solution to once again add that final piece to your wardrobe! A zipper tie is identical to a regular tie with...

It is no surprise - on average, people are spending more and more time online. The internet is used for leisure time activities at home, for an assortment of tasks at work, and for research and resources in education. To access this amazing tool, the internet user...

Scenario: You're unwinding for the night and reading your favorite book before getting some nice, restful sleep. Suddenly, your cell phone makes an unusual sound compared to receiving a text or email. You reach over to investigate. To your surprise, your phone just...

Last month in Part One we talked about two mobile device mounts new to the IPAT equipment loan library, Modular Hose and the Latitude Mount. Here are two more mounting systems,equally as interesting, that can be attached to a bed, wheelchair or table. These are new...

According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, "About 2 percent of adults aged 45 to 54 have disabling hearing loss. The rate increases to 8.5 percent for adults aged 55 to 64. Nearly 25 percent of those aged 65 to 74 and 50...

Eating with tremors associated with Essential Tremor or Parkinson's Disease can sometimes be an arduous task, and, at times, near impossible. Liftware is a simple device which may overcome this barrier and allow people to once again enjoy meal time. Liftware...

Looking for a new mount to make that iPad or new Android tablet accessible for someone to use while in a wheelchair, bed, or table?  Here are some mounts that just might do the trick.  These are new to our IPAT Equipment Loan Library and available for rent by going...

IPAT receives calls daily from people using assistive technology (AT). An AT call currently popping up is from families, therapists and teachers looking for help setting up a Bluetooth switch to control an iPad. While preparing this blog to address that question, I...