Assistive technology (AT) is defined as, "Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of a person with a disability."...
What do you do if the best phone that works for your needs was made for a landline and you only have cellphone service? At IPAT, we work with many people who need specialty landline phones in the areas of amplification, no-fee emergency pendants, and phones for...
Pull out your cell phone or paper calendar! Make yourself a note to visit with IPAT on February 18th between 9 am and 2 pm at the State capitol, in the Legislative Hall. Come discover AT for remaining home, staying at work, and succeeding at school when abilities...
North Dakota's 2015 legislative session is fast approaching cross-over, and members of the Senate and House have been actively engaged in hearings, and weighing in on numerous bills. The bill of most interest to assistive technology users across the state is SB...
IPAT invites you to grab a cup of coffee and visit with staff at the state capitol on February 18, 2015 from 9 am until 2 pm. Come, check us out - it will do you good! How? By keeping you up to date about the ins and outs of assistive technology, and seeing...
Will that iPad work to magnify text for my Grandma? I wonder if that alternative joystick will work for my child to access the computer? Answer questions like these by renting assistive technology (AT) from IPAT first. It makes so much sense to try AT before you...
Hello! My name is Tyler, and it's a pleasure to join the IPAT staff as an Assistive Technology Consultant. Prior to joining IPAT, I have worked in a variety of educational settings including online credit recovery at an alternative high school, a juvenile...
Are you working on building a Pedaling for Possibilities bike team and need a few more riders to fill your roster? Or maybe you're not the type to organize a bike team, but would love to join one! Well, you're in luck! Pedaling for Possibilities has an opportunity...
Getting in and out of the bathtub can be a huge safety issue and an impossibility for people with certain physical disabilities and illnesses. In many situations, walk-in bathtubs such as this one from Home Depot, may be the first solution that comes to mind....
I field calls from parents all across North Dakota whose school-aged children with disabilities are receiving services under IDEA. They often have questions about what assistive technology (AT) is available to help their child, how the school assesses their...