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Lighting is one of the key components to living safely in your home. This becomes an even more important idea if you have a vision loss or mobility impairment. Below are some resources and ideas to consider when deciding what features are important in home...

  One of the things I love about my job is the range of people that I get to meet and help solve a problem for, through the use of assistive technology (AT). One such example involved a young woman who stopped by the office looking for a way to make her...

Controlling your entire computer with your mouth?! Is it something out of a Sci-Fi novel?  Maybe, but for many people with severe physical disabilities such as quadriplegia and Multiple Sclerosis, the Jouse2, a mouth operated joystick, can be a fantastic form of...

  With the weather warming up its time to think about outside activities and getting those gardens going. Individuals with a disability can receive all the benefits of gardening like stress relief, better mental health, exercise, brain health, and nutrition....

I would like to share a story with you that was told to me. This story highlights the power of assistive technology; and it may make you laugh out loud as you read and envision it. "My name is Paul, and I live by myself in an apartment in North Dakota. I have...

Have you been trying to find funding for assistive technology such as a roll-in shower, a stair lift, or a modified van? Have you tried to apply for a financial loan in the past and been turned down?  IPAT’s new Assistive Technology Financial Loan (ATFL) program...

Desktop video magnifiers are one of the great assistive technology solutions for those with a vision impairment. The price for these devices can be cost prohibitive in that they usually start at upwards of $2000. The iPad has opened the door for many individuals to...

With all of the new, exciting gadgets being developed every day, in this fast-paced “technoworld,” it is so easy to jump and purchase before you really know if you need it or if it will be useful in your life. If you took a second to think about what you really...

Dragon Naturally Speaking has become a mainstream software application for computer use. In the beginning it was targeted to physicians to be able to transcribe notes in an efficient manner so others could read it and also have it in an electronic format. Today...

Americans love their cars and the freedom they represent. We think nothing of hopping in the car to visit friends and family, keep appointments and run errands. Sadly, as we age or experience disability our freedom to drive and/or ride safely is often compromised...