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When most people think of grab bars, they may often think of the old standard, permanent, wall mounted grab bars. Look a little further and you will find a sea of various devices to keep you from becoming a statistic and landing in the hospital from a fall.  The...

Are you responsible for lining up speakers for your club? Do you need to keep your staff up to date on services available around the state? IPAT could be your answer! IPAT delivers informational talks on a regular basis as part of our public awareness outreach....

I am all about killing two birds with one stone when I can. And it is in that spirit that I ask all our blog readers who already shop Amazon to consider supporting IPAT through AmazonSmile. What is it you ask? AmazonSmile is simply a website operated by Amazon. It...

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...

Computer/tablet access can be difficult for people with Parkinson's, Cerebral Palsy, arthritis, and other physical disabilities, so at IPAT we are always looking for new and better assistive technologies to aid...

In an attempt to decrease the number of times IPAT staff hears, "How come I've never heard about you?" we will post a monthly blog noting where, when and who the IPAT staff will be connecting with each month. We hope this serves as a reminder for you to reconnect...

Over the years, household lighting has been rather generic and conventional - the standard 60W lamp bulb, recessed lighting, and motion lights. Many lighting options literally depend on the use of mobility and dexterity. As you look around your home or office,...

Summer is fast approaching, and many of us are planning a get-away or two. With our North Dakota roads in good driving condition and sunlight lasting late into the evening, wanderlust calls. But before heading out, remember everyone has aged since last summer, and...

My last two posts discussed four different mounts that we have available for rent here at IPAT.  Here is a Mount Comparison Chart to make choosing one a little easier. If you would like to rent one, please call 1-800-895-4728 or go to IPAT's AT4ALL website. Mounts...