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The Scoop On Digital Hearing Aids
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...
Counteract Tremors with Liftware
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...
New iPad and Mobile Device Mounts Available for Rent from IPAT: Part 1
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...
How to Set Up Bluetooth Switch Controls with an iPad
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...
Compression Socks: On and Off!
Compression socks (or stockings) are a specialized hosiery designed to improve blood flow in your legs. They can can help with swelling, aching and heavy legs, and prevent blood clots. Although there are a number of benefits, these specialized socks can be...
ALS Association of MN/SD/ND: Another Assistive Technology Funding Resource!
Do you know someone with ALS who needs assistive technology (AT)? If they live in MN, Eastern SD, ND or Superior, Wisconsin, help may be available! The following two programs in relation to AT are provided by the ALS Association-MN/ND/SD Chapter and are made...
U.S. Currency Reader Free of Charge!
Under the U.S. Currency Reader Program, U.S. citizens or persons legally residing in the U.S. and its territories who are blind or visually impaired can obtain a currency reader device at no cost. The currency reader, known as the iBill® Talking Banknote...
Be My Eyes – People Helping People
Smartphones, tablets, and apps - three things that have, in the past ten years, completely changed the way the world gets things done. Jobs and tasks that required a duffle bag full of items and tools have now been condensed down into one small and portable device....
Landline Not Required! Part 2: Landline-Style Phones for Hearing Loss
Have a hearing loss? Need an amplified phone? No landline? No problem! Use your existing cellphone service to connect via Bluetooth to the landline-style phones below. These phones offer the look, feel, and features of a landline phone without requiring landline...
Funding for Hearing Aids: North Dakotan Adults
Plain and simple, funding for hearing aids is hard to come by. Most people end up paying out of pocket for hearing aid expenses, and the average cost of one digital hearing aid is anywhere between $1,500 - $3,500! However, for adults seeking out funding...
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