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...
Every kid deserves the feeling of wind on their smiling face while riding on a bicycle. We all know about training wheels for the young novice rider; however, what if that child has significant limitations or a disability? ND Assistive is proud to help people of...
ND Assistive is celebrating four staff members who have reached their 5 year anniversary. We offer amazing expertise regarding assistive technology options.
Father's Day is coming Sunday, June 19th, and the team at North Dakota Assistive would like to help you remember the special man in your life. When brainstorming for a gift this year, consider your father's hobbies and interests. Do not just buy dad another tie...
Since April is Parkinson's Awareness Month, we wanted to share a few highlights before May rolls around. Reva Kautz, Marketing Director at ND Assistive, is supporting the 2022 Race for Parkinson's as a volunteer at the registration table on Saturday, April 30th....
Congratulations, Jerry Christiansen, for being chosen as an Assistive Technology Champion! Jerry is an Accessibility Specialist at Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc. in Fargo, ND. Jeannie Krull, Program Director at ND Assistive, shares, "Jerry has...
What you didn't know about North Dakota Assistive's services. Many family caregivers search for ways for their disabled loved ones to be more independent at home. Most disabled individuals of all ages can qualify for assistive technology for free that can solve a problem. Free trials of assistive devices are available.
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...
Do you have a device with a switch or button that you would like to automate but have not found the right solution? Let me introduce you to the SwitchBot and my experience with this simple solution to automate your devices. The Switchbot is a small gadget with a...