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 Scenario one - you are in trouble. The power is out, your land line is down and your cell phone needs a charge, how are you going to call 911? Scenario two - your parents are aging, living alone, and get confused using a standard cell phone. How can they quickly...

  Working within the assistive technology industry can often times be pretty serious business. Stepping back and looking for some humor in what happens day-to-day can make the workload lighter. Below are a few pictures and cartoons I’ve found that are bound to...

The explosion of  applications to help people without a voice communicate using an iPhone or iPad can leave you feeling shell-shocked. To help you get a handle on the multitude of apps and move you toward systematically selecting the right AAC application, Jane...

Is there anything more frustrating than purchasing an item that does not do what you thought it would? Sadly, assistive technology (AT) device purchases often end up in that frustrating category, and as a result are not valued or used. In an effort to help you...

If you have bought or looked at television remote controls in the past five years, you know that the complexity level is rising. The ability of TVs to do more and more and the popularity of universal remotes have made it more difficult to understand. For an...

  The Vizio Co-Star is a streaming media player and entertainment hub for TV. Basically the Co-Star is a tiny box that has a version of the Android operating system that allows a user to stream videos from Netflix, Hulu Plus, or Amazon Video. Other features of...

During a recent consult, I was asked the following questions by someone caring for an individual with dementia: “Is there a device that will sound an alarm when the individual leaves their bedroom that I can clip to my belt?” “I also want to be able to talk to...

  There are FREE user guides for iOS devices that can be downloaded as an eBook.  Apple has made guides available for the iPhone, iPad,  iOS 5.1 and iOS 6.  If you want to make the most of your iOS device, head over to iTunes and download what you need today....

Yes, there is a way to get a new telephone at no charge! Almost all states in the country have a specialized telecommunication equipment distribution program  for persons with disabilities. In North Dakota, IPAT is the source for the Telecommunications Equipment...

Do you know someone who has trouble going up and down stairs? A case manager in northwestern North Dakota did and contacted IPAT for help. An older gentleman she was working with was no longer able to safely use the stairs in his home, and as a consequence was at...