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Some of my favorite assistive technology solutions are low-tech gadgets that make a huge impact in everyday independence. No one wants to ask for help when it comes to self-care, but for those with arthritis, limited reaching abilities, or difficulties bending...

One of the lesser known, but perhaps most important, features of Apple's iOS 8 is a digital "Medical ID", which can provide important personal health-related information in the event of an emergency. Users can configure it by following these steps: Launch Health...

For those who haven't opened the Notes application since upgrading to iOS 9 or OS X El Capitan, its time to explore! The new features in the Notes application have boosted the app from a simple place to type a quick memo, to a one-stop place for organizing and...

I first met Bob Puyear, over twenty years ago at an Independent Living Conference in Fargo, North Dakota. I couldn't have known, nor even dreamed how much he would serve and shape the IPAT program, as an advocate, user, and real believer in assistive technology....

An IPAT success story in which all the "pieces" fell into place . . . . Having worked hard on a farm in North Dakota for a number of years, Billy developed joint pain in his elbows. This caused barriers completing his daily activities on the farm, and Billy began...

Has age diminished your vision, and placed taking medication on your 'to-do' list? This can be a dangerous combination as you can misread a label and medicate incorrectly. Thankfully, there are accessible prescription labels available to help people with low...

IPAT’s 2016 Giving Hearts Day and  Pedaling for Possibilities fundraising efforts were a success! Over $38,000 was raised so that people with disabilities and those experiencing the effects of aging in North Dakota and the Red River Valley can purchase assistive...

        At IPAT we are always looking for resources to help the people we serve. We create many resources ourselves, but sometimes it is awesome to not have to recreate the wheel. Recently I came across some great resources for people with low...

Today is the day we have been eagerly anticipating – Giving Hearts Day! Your gift of $10 or more made online at www.impactgiveback.org will be matched by Dakota Medical Foundation and other generous donors.  Your gift today will help make a possibility a reality....