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IPAT has been in the process of creating a Home First Showroom, in the Fargo Office, to display Assistive Technology (AT) in the natural environment.  Recently, the kitchen cabinets and countertops were installed which inspired me to highlight a few of the AT items...

Below is a story provided by a consumer in Bottineau, ND that truly highlights the power of assistive technology and how it allows for individuals to gain back independence.   What started out as a routine family visit in October, turned out to be a Godsend...

Face-to-face communication for a person who is deaf with someone who does not sign, can be difficult. Interpreters are not always available. Writing doesn't always work because it can be slow and not everyone has terrific penmanship.  Texting is great sometimes,...

Are you ready to create new assistive technology possibilities for people in need?  If so, Saturday, February 8, 2014 is the date to save!   The 4th Annual IPAT Pedaling for Possibilities Stationary Bike Race...

Do you know that one third of American households are home to one or more residents 60 years or older? It is a good news/bad news story - the good news, Americans are living longer; the bad news, Americans are living longer. What makes it bad news is the fact that...

Smartphones are great. As I've mentioned in the past (Seniors and Mobile Technology), my phone pretty much goes with me everywhere, and for good reason. Smartphone innovations, from a hardware perspective, have been fairly static in the past few years with the bulk...

Communication is essential to our lives and allows us to express feelings, needs, and wants.  It helps us create strong social connections with others.  The Clarity Fortissimo may be the piece of assistive technology (AT) that opens the lines of communication for...

  Whether you are an Apple, Android, Windows, or Blackberry phone user you have probably heard of Siri, the Apple assistant that can perform tasks with the push of a button and you giving verbal instructions. Nuance Communications, the makers of Dragon...

Imagine waking up to a police officer standing over you to see if you are ok. For most of us this would be an alarming event and for Dona it was the reason she contacted IPAT for assistance. Dona has a hearing loss.  It is difficult for her to hear the phone ring,...

Don't have a butler?  The VTech CareLine's Pendant might make you feel like you have one, right at your finger tips, literally. Although, he doesn't do windows or clean out your gutters, this little guy is pretty...