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There are many apps available for the iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch that could be the assistive technology (AT) individuals need for work, school, or home.  However, sometimes there may be barriers for individuals in accessing the apps.  Enter Apple’s accessibility...

  Join IPAT Senior Assistive Technology Consultants Peggy Shireley and Scott Weissman in celebrating Disability Employment Awareness Month through exploring several different types of Assistive Technology (AT) for the workplace on the Bismarck Noon Show with...

I received a call from an anxious daughter. She had two fears: 1) her mother would burn the house down; 2) her mother would fall off the ladder in the garage and seriously injure herself. After listening to the details surrounding her fears, I realized they were...

  http://youtu.be/yCjRt0RdM9E In this vlog, we'll review the products and companies we were excited to see at Closing the Gap.   Below are links to the products and companies discussed in the video. Beyond Adaptive Website: http://beyondadaptive.com/...

    http://youtu.be/kldpPe23A_I   In Closing the Gap. . .Part 2, enjoy an overview of all the fun activities we did while attending Closing the Gap! In Part 3, we'll share our product reviews.    ...

Your are all welcome to join us tomorrow, Friday, October 18th from 11am-2pm for an Open House of our IPAT Home First Showroom!  The Christopher Gabriel Show will be broadcasting live, their will be tours, treats, and a door prize to sign up for. We would love to...

Before there were iPads and iPods to use with apps for communication, there were (and still are) companies who made dedicated communication devices with similar software interfaces and touch screens albeit heavier and bulkier.  Many of these companies have joined...

To me doorknobs are one of those things that you think about and say, "that is a device that has pretty much evolved to its final form." Sure there is the lever handle now that has made it easier for some to open the door, but really the market for this product has...

http://youtu.be/9KvXHaG69gY     In this Video Blog or “vlog” we announce that we will attend the 31st Annual Closing the Gap Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  While at the conference, we will participate in workshops and visit various exhibits....

One sees iPads everywhere, and with applications available to meet a variety of special needs, it is fast becoming a platform of choice for people with disabilities. As iPad use continues to increase for this population, so do the number of device protection and...