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Project

Iowa Program for Assistive Technology

Center:

IA-Center for Disabilities and Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2025

Contact Information:

Caitlin Owens
[email protected]
319-356-7023

Project Description:

The Iowa Program for Assistive Technology (IPAT), federally funded since 1989, is a statewide program that improves access and acquisition of assistive technology devices by people of all ages, disability types and environments: home, work, school, community. IPAT does this through a variety of activities: Low Interest Financial Loan Program; Device Recycling and Reuse Programs; Device Demonstration; Device Loans for trial use; Training and Technical Assistance; Awareness and Information and Referral.

Keyword(s):

Assistive Technology, Information & Referral

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Demonstration Services

Area of Emphasis

Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Child Care-Related Activities, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities, Transportation-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Assistive Technology

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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