Blog

My mother has difficulty remembering. There have been several incidences when she forgot to turn off her oven or stove while cooking, ruining her meal. I am afraid that someday her forgetfulness will cause a fire -- or worse. She needs some sort of an alarm to...

Over the course of time, you may notice that some home environments actually hinder daily activities. That is because with time comes change, and whether your changes are temporary, gradual, permanent or sudden, you may find that stairs, tubs, and kitchens have...

"Catch you on Skype!" "Email it to me." "I will fill you in when I call you later."  These are many of the phrases we use in today's digital age indicating the multiple ways we now stay connected.  If you have a dual hearing and vision loss, though, these methods...

It is holiday greeting card time! Tis the season to remember friends and family, whether across the street or across the globe. Be nice to those on your mailing list who may have low vision, and consider using a font with consistent stroke widths, open...

There are many reasons someone would need to access the computer without their hands, such as a Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), quadriplegia, Muscular Dystrophy, etc.. Although we have...

  Are you looking for a particular piece of assistive technology (AT) for yourself, a friend, or a family member? Were you hoping that piece of AT could be part of a your holiday giving this year? Look to IPAT's device reutilization program first to see if we...

The holiday season is fast upon us. December tends to be a month papered with 'to-do' lists, and if decreasing your tax burden is one of your 'to-dos', read on . . . . If you are among the 85% of people who claim charitable donations as a tax deduction, IPAT would...