Thanks to our generous donors, seven North Dakota residents have already received assistive technology (AT) awards through Pedaling for Possibilities (P4P)! The first round of P4P 2016 applications was reviewed in March, and recipients from Rolette to Sargent and...
Many of you have been following the big Medicare changes that have been happening over the last couple years regarding coverage of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices or Speech Generating Devices (SGDs). These changes, some of which were...
Pedaling for Possibilities (P4P) is IPAT's grant program that helps individuals all across the state of North Dakota and Moorhead, Minnesota purchase the assistive technology (AT) devices and services they need for independence at school, work, or home. Often P4P...
They say a picture is worth 1,000 words, and this one speaks volumes to the IPAT staff! It captures the signing ceremony of SB 2289 with Governor Dalrymple on April 22, 2015. This bill appropriated funds to the Interagency Program for Assistive Technology (IPAT) to...
North Dakota's 2015 legislative session is at the mid-point. On March 4th, the bills introduced in the Senate will cross-over to be heard in the House, and bills introduced in the House will cross-over to be heard in the Senate. The bill of most interest to...
It is with little fanfare but a healthy dose of pride that I offer the 2012-2014 IPAT Impact Report. Take a few minutes to page through what kept us busy, and the people of North Dakota connected to assistive technology devices and services. In our summary, you...
"Catch you on Skype!" "Email it to me." "I will fill you in when I call you later." These are many of the phrases we use in today's digital age indicating the multiple ways we now stay connected. If you have a dual hearing and vision loss, though, these methods...
The holiday season is fast upon us. December tends to be a month papered with 'to-do' lists, and if decreasing your tax burden is one of your 'to-dos', read on . . . . If you are among the 85% of people who claim charitable donations as a tax deduction, IPAT would...
IPAT has several contracted services. Due to our organizational structure and staff expertise, state and private entities contract with us to deliver assistive technology (AT) related services. Below is key information about three contracted services IPAT...
High School graduation is an important milestone in everyone's life. It marks the beginning of adulthood, jobs, and preparation for career choices. For persons with disabilities, exiting high school also means planning for transition and continued assistive...