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Pets give so much of themselves and ask so little in return. They provide company, unconditional love, and give owner’s a sense of purpose. In some cases, individuals with disabilities and those experiencing the effects of aging feel as though they cannot care for...

IPAT has something for everybody and we would like to tell your ‘everybody’ about it. Do you belong to a service club, disability group, church circle or professional organization? Do you frequently look for presenters to provide information of interest? If you...

You have heard IPAT mention the Home First Showroom in previous blog postings.  The purpose of the Home First Showroom is to display various pieces of assistive technology (AT) in the natural environment.  Today, I am highlighting a few of the many AT solutions...

Has there been a change in a family members abilities? Is that change making living in your current home difficult? Before you engage a Realtor, or hire  a contractor, check out this IPAT created resource, Home Design for Diverse Populations. Whether you are aiming...

What is it? IFTTT (pronounced like “gift” without the “g”) stands for If This Then That. It’s an incredible service that connects elements of your virtual and physical world to one other. Think of it like a train station where your favorite websites and tech...

Windows 8 has proved to be an either love it or hate it experience for users. Just do an internet search with "Windows 8 love or hate" and you will get the full picture of this ongoing debate. What we are focused on  is whether Windows 8 provides accessibility...

It's that time of year again. Summer is winding down, students and families are gearing up for the start of another school year.  Seeing the stores filled with school supplies made me think about the assistive technology (AT) that students may need to bring to...

Land-lines are going the way of the dinosaur, and as the number of people with hearing loss grows, so does the need for cell phones to be hearing-aid compatible (HAC). The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires wireless service providers and cell phone...

One of the key components to assistive technology is the ability to try a device before making the decision to purchase it. That is the idea behind IPAT’s demonstration centers. One of the  areas that is difficult to have on hand because of price, variety, and...