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The holiday season has arrived in full force! Christmas Trees are sparkling bright, stockings are hung, decorations are everywhere, and stores are filled with shoppers trying to find the perfect gift for everyone on their list.  As you begin your holiday shopping...

Assistive technology (AT) solutions for children with disabilities under the age of 3 are opportunity makers! They provide a means for children to explore and interact with their world which promotes their intellectual and social growth. AT devices can range from...

I was  interested in the KEVO Bluetooth Enabled Deadbolt months before it was released; anticipating, that this tech-enabled lock could be a solution for some people with disabilities, who were previously unable to open a standard deadbolt.  I was hopeful that this...

As a reminder the IPAT offices will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.

Recently an individual contacted IPAT in search of some assistive technology (AT) to help with medication management. She was looking for a watch or portable timer that could be set to countdown for a certain increment of time.  She also wanted a vibration option...

Do you have a student who needs access to their textbooks in a different format so they can learn as independently as possible in a manner that suits their needs?  If so, the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) just might help! What is...

The people of North Dakota have come through for each other yet again! IPAT would like to thank the Grand Forks County Courthouse employees who donated to Jeans Day, and awarded $500 to IPAT. Your generosity helped purchase AT devices that made a BIG difference in...

  The winds of winter are blowing here in North Dakota. With them, assistive technology (AT) for staying independent and active through the winter is a hot topic during the cold weather! Grab a hot beverage and curl up to the computer screen with me as I...

One of the key principles in the assistive technology field is to use the simplest and most cost effective solution to achieve the desired task. An area that provides many options is the use of a computer mouse. Here is a link to a Google image search for...