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About Us
What Is IPAT
The Interagency Program for Assistive Technology (IPAT) increases access to assistive technology in North Dakota by engaging in activities that raise awareness, disseminate information, provide training and assessments, work with policy makers, loan equipment for trial-use, and demonstrate assistive technology (AT) devices to individuals of all ages with disabilities and those experiencing the effects of aging throughout the state. IPAT increases AT acquisition by making available a used equipment bulletin board and an alternative financial loan program specific to the purchase of AT devices and services.
During the program year beginning June 1, 2004, through May 31, 2005, IPAT increased access to AT by: 1) providing direct consumer assistance to 4,550 individuals; 2) demonstrating AT equipment to 133 individuals; 3) making 444 short-term AT equipment loans; 4) training 214 people; 5) setting up displays and demonstrating equipment at exhibits and fairs attended by 908 people; 6) delivering public awareness talks to 1,141 residents; 7) answering 1,069 requests for technical assistance from various state and local agencies; 8) collaborating with over 19 agencies/organizations for training delivery, and/or to increase program/system AT efficiency and effectiveness; and 9) developing and disseminating 10 new products.
IPAT is the AT leader in the state, insuring that the rapid advances in technology are not leaving hundreds of North Dakotan's with disabilities behind at work, school, home, and in their community.
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