
Assistive technology changes lives, but not just any assistive technology will do. Every user has unique needs and matching those needs to the available assistive technology is key. And, making use of the technology devices a person already owns and uses well, can produce an even better result. The video below tells Matt’s story of…

Software and apps that scan and read aloud standard printed text in books and on paper have been around for decades. The Claro ScanPen App for Android can scan and read text just like its predecessors, but it is more of an expert at reading text on objects and in non-standard printed documents. While it…

Although the development of assistive technology (AT) started much earlier, the field of AT, in my opinion, did not really come into the public eye until the 80s, which is when I first learned about it in college. The year 2020 marks the 32nd anniversary of the Assistive Technology Act, the 30th Anniversary of the…

Last winter, we had a wonderful opportunity to create a video with Eventide Senior and Assistive Living, 702 Communications, and H2M regarding the benefits of smart home products. This video discusses the aspects of several smart home products (i.e Amazon Echo Show, smart locks, etc.) and their benefits to help people live independently and live…

Last winter, ND Assistive was contacted by the North Dakota Brain Injury Network (NDBIN) regarding showcasing our services and the benefits of assistive technology in a video format for the people served by NDBIN. This collaboration resulted in the creation of the video below. This video includes footage from both of our centers in Mandan…

The ability to search for a movie like the “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas” all by yourself on Netflix may seem insignificant to those without a disability. To someone with paralysis, however, it can be the BEST gift EVER! At ND Assistive, we are reminded every day about how precious it is to have the…

For over 20 years, laws have been in place requiring websites to be accessible for people with disabilities. Although many web developers, business owners, and government officials are aware of this, they may not know that the electronic documents on their websites must also be accessible. Think about all of the documents available for download…