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June 23rd – 29th is National Deaf-Blind Awareness Week In honor of Helen Keller’s birthday, June 27th, the last week of June has been designated as Deaf-Blind Awareness Week. A remarkable woman, Helen Keller became deaf and blind at the age of 19 months following an illness. At seven-years-old, living a world she described as,…
About Me I was born 11 days early. It often feels as though that was the last time I was early for anything in my life. I’m turning 30 in May. 30 years later, I’m ready to be early. I’ll settle for being on time. I was diagnosed with ADD, Attention Deficit Disorder, as an adult at…
Now for our sexiest topic yet! Alternatives to traditional toileting! If you find that you or your loved one need additional assistance with toileting beyond the options discussed in our Safety and Independence in the Bathroom blog, explore the options below. Ready, aim… Oftentimes aiming into the toilet can become an issue for gentlemen with…
Here in North Dakota, we sound a little like the Starks of Winterfell, “Winter is coming.” Winter comes every year and with it snow, and ice, and more snow, and more ice. In Fargo, and for much of the surrounding region, the last week of 2018 went out with a bang, or should I say…
The bathroom is one of the most dangerous areas in the home. Prevent slips, falls, and injuries and increase independence by making temporary or permanent modifications to your existing bathroom. Many options are listed below to help you with this task. Your occupational or physical therapist, doctor, or home health worker may have specific recommendations…
ND Assistive would like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for the opportunity to serve so many wonderful clients every day. The ND Assistive offices will be closed Thursday, November 22nd in honor of Thanksgiving. The offices will reopen Friday, November 23rd with limited staff. If you are shopping on Amazon…
Here at ND Assistive, we have administered the specialized phone program, the Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Service (TEDS), for the State of North Dakota since 2003. Through the TEDS program, we are able to provide qualifying North Dakota residents who have a severe hearing, speech, physical, or vision impairment with free, specialized phone equipment. The range of…
In part five of our articles on Cheap or Free Cellphone Adaptations, we will discuss built-in hearing accessibility features for Apple iOS and Android devices as well as a free captioning app and real-time text for individuals with hearing loss or deafness. To access parts 1-4 of this series, click on the links at the…
Have a hearing loss? Need an amplified phone? No landline? No problem! Use your existing cellphone service to connect via Bluetooth to the landline-style phones below. These phones offer the look, feel, and features of a landline phone without requiring landline phone service. Clarity Sempre An amplified, corded phone that provides 53 dB of amplification,…
Spring is almost upon us; the time for getting up, getting going, and getting things done! But about that getting up part…what if it isn’t the easiest thing? If you or a loved one are having trouble getting out of your seat, check out the Assistive Technology (AT) solutions below. If you would like to…