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It never fails, regardless of where I go to talk about IPAT someone always asks, "How come I've never heard about you?" We would love to eliminate that phrase, and invite you to be part of making that happen. How can you help IPAT become the worst kept secret? Look...

Do you love a challenge, working with people, technology, and solving problems for others? If you answered yes, working for IPAT could be a great fit for you. And, as luck would have it, an opportunity to join our staff is currently available! We are looking for a...

  iOS built in accessibility features open doors of possibilities for individuals with low vision or blindness so that they can easily use their iPhone, iPod, or iPad. I've explored what the Zoom accessibility feature offers in my blog, "What's New to Zoom in...

Smartphones with apps to compensate for memory loss are great tools for some people with traumatic brain injury.  However, some people who may be candidates for mobile devices and apps, may not be quite ready for a fully connected smartphone for many reasons such...

When it comes to Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and finding funding for needed assistive technology (AT), it has been my experience that the MS Society is an often overlooked funding source.   According to the Upper Midwest MS Society webpage (which is the chapter that...

For adults experiencing tremors or arthritis, using a standard mouse can be difficult. I received a call from an older gentleman who was having just such difficulties due to Parkinson's disease. He wanted to continue using his mouse to point and click, but needed a...

The availability of text-to-speech apps has become one of the areas that is increasingly popular with app developers. There is a reason for that. The applications for this type of tool can be helpful for a variety of reasons, e.g. learning disability, vision loss,...

  The most wonderful thing about keyboards is there is a keyboard for everyone! Although you can certainly purchase unique and customizable keyboards like these ... ... there are many more keyboards available that can help individuals with disabilities, or...

Vision loss can be very difficult. For those born with no vision or individuals with an eye condition like macular degeneration or glaucoma, interacting with the world takes a special set of skills and patience. Fortunately there are assistive technology devices...