Meet Paxton Franke, a second-year medical student at the University of North Dakota. Paxton's journey is far from typical. “I'm legally blind,” Paxton Franke said. “What that means functionally is that I have no vision in the center of my eye, but my...
Find assistive technology resources for cooking at home including solutions for people with arthritis, limited grip strength, dexterity, fine motor issues, stamina, upper limb differences, low vision and blindness, executive dysfunction, dementia, and more.
It's outdoor recreation season and we have some valuable tips and resources to ensure you have a great and accessible outdoor summer!
It's gardening season and we have some valuable tips and resources to ensure you have the right tools and knowledge to get the job done.
We must invest time and energy into helping people recognize what assistive devices can do for them, and how our incredible and wise team can demonstrate how to use them.
Inside the historic Maddock Opera House off Main Street, Beth Olson visits with friends and neighbors. Beth works for the Alzheimer's Association and as a volunteer North Dakota Assistive Ambassador. She's packed the house for us to share information and resources...
By sharing a gift with North Dakota Assistive, you can make an impact that lasts far beyond February: you’ll be giving hope, freedom and security back to those in need across the state.
My first six months on the job at North Dakota Assistive have provided some eye-opening surprises that make it easy to come to work each and every day.
When I said "Walking sticks are cooler than using a cane or walker," I received a confirming reaction from the crowd through smiles and nodding of heads. I was honored to be able to share lots of fun devices, gadgets, and assistive technology tools to a recent...
Let me tell you how I felt when the Bismarck YMCA hosted a health fair in May 2022. It was the first in-person event I participated in since COVID, and as a marketing and outreach professional, it felt great to connect with other agencies and visit with the...