Toys are a fundamental part of childhood, but when a child has a disability it can prevent or limit their access to playing with conventional toys, especially when toys require a button to be squeezed or pushed to activate. By adapting a toy to a larger switch, it...
The Amazon Echo Show offers many great accessibility features to enhance independence and freedom for their users with the new Show and Tell. The Amazon Alexa can now be your eyes! This is an exciting advancement, especially for people with any kind of vision loss....
We proudly announce a new member to our team. Name: Shannon Bozovsky Started at ND Assistive: May 2021 Job Title: Assistive Technology Consultant – Fargo Office Hometown: Born and raised in Fargo, ND Family: All of my immediate family live in Fargo. I...
Individuals who have a hearing impairment may struggle with Amazon Alexa’s responses, music, videos and calls. The good news is that Alexa does have a few options and tools that can help work around an individual’s hearing loss. The Alexa and the Alexa app come...
Since the pandemic started a year ago, many of us have been seeking out new ways to connect with our loved one’s while being separated. For many, this meant introducing technology to seniors for a visual connection to their family, friends, and doctors. ...
We have written several blogs on the Amazon Alexa device and how its users can use it. This device can keep up with the news, play music, create a smart home, make phone calls with Alexa, or even video and drop-in calls. And during the COVID-19...
ND Assistive offers 2 different financing program options for ND residents with disabilities to purchase assistive technology (AT). In my blog last month, I covered how our Possibilities grant program is available to assist with funding assistive technology. ND...
Paying for assistive technology can be challenging and seem overwhelming for many individuals after a device has been identified for them. ND Assistive raises dollars through donations and on Giving Hearts Day to help ND residents with disabilities obtain the...
Computers, smartphones, and tablets have become an important part of everyone’s day-to-day functions. As these devices become more robust they open up a wide range of possibilities for people of all ages, especially for individuals with a disability or impairment....
Going back to school for 2020-21 will be looking different for so many students and teachers. Many school districts will be incorporating some type of remote learning and if not, they are probably prepared to be able to pivot to distance learning at the last...