Blog

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...

Pedaling for Possibilities (P4P) needs you! Contribute to P4P by volunteering! 2014 Kohl's Cares volunteers.   Pedaling for Possibilities 2015 Volunteer Opportunities When: February 28th, 2015 from 1 pm - 5 pm Where: NDSU Wellness Center Volunteer...

Pedaling for Possibilities (P4P) top prizes have arrived at the IPAT office! If you like what you see, you can win these prizes by raising donations and riding on a P4P bike team. Learn more HERE. Top prize for most dollars raised by an individual A Surface Pro 3...