Bridging a Temporary Gap Assistive technology can provide valuable temporary accommodation following surgery or during an illness. Below are three real-life examples of how assistive technology helped bridge a temporary gap. Example 1: Back Surgery A 36-year-old...
When it comes to reading articles on the web, visual distractions abound. For those who have difficulty staying focused while reading in general, reading on the web is a whole different beast. It's like trying to read with a shiny, sparkle-vested squirrel dancing...
Just like 2018, 2019 went out with a bang in Fargo, North Dakota, where I am writing this from. By bang, I mean blizzard. Woohoo, 13.5+ inches of snow! As a born and bred North Dakotan, being prepared for a blizzard is something I was trained on from a young...
Amazon's 2019 Fire TV Cube comes packed with accessibility features to suit the diverse needs of its users. Check them out! Voice Control Probably the best-known/most-advertised feature of the Fire TV Cube is the ability to control your compatible TV using just...
Skype, owned by Microsoft, now offers free live captions and subtitles during calls! This great feature makes Skype more accessible to individuals with hearing loss or deafness, auditory processing disorder, or who simply benefit from being able to read and hear...
Do you "sleep like the dead"? Do you snooze your alarm about forty thousand times? You definitely aren't alone. Fortunately there are numerous assistive technology solutions to help you get up on time! Challenge Your Mind Mathe Alarm Clock - Free for iOS I...
If you are experiencing pain in your hands, wrists, or shoulders it might be time to consider switching up your computer mouse to see if it eases the pain. When switching to a new mouse, be patient with the process. It takes a while to become accustomed to a whole...
Changes to the Senior Safety Program For the past fifteen years, ND Assistive has been responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the Assistive Safety Devices Distribution Service, better known as the Senior Safety Program, through a contract with the North...
ND Assistive is excited to share news of an exciting funding opportunity for a Google Mini smart home device! Check out the information below to see if you are eligible for a free device. But hurry... this opportunity ends August 13th! UPDATE! The deadline to apply...
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...