A while back, I was working with a family looking to remodel the bathroom/laundry area they had earlier created for their mother by converting an existing garage. Sadly, as her arthritis worsened, she could no longer manage the 2 steps with an over-sized rise to the remodeled area safely. Her son heard about IPAT through a friend, and called for some help. After visiting with the family and assessing the space, I suggested the use of a portable EZ-Step as a possible solution. The family borrowed one from IPAT for a trial-run and found it worked beautifully. They then purchased one, and stated later in a thank you note “. . . your $80 answer got our mother in her bathroom and laundry area once again and saved us $1,000’s of dollars in potential remodeling costs.” So if anyone you know is having trouble managing steps, try the EZ-Step by calling 800-895-4728.
I’m interested to learn more about ipat, can you send me some info please?
Chris, IPAT is North Dakota’s statewide assistive technology (AT) program and as such we serve the AT needs all state residents with disabilities and those experiencing the effects of aging. We deliver a variety of assistive technology services and offer access to devices through a number of program activities. Check out our website for specifics, http://www.ndipat.org
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Thanks for reading and the comments, Kristine!