Coronavirus (COVID-19) has had a major effect on individuals and businesses everywhere. Now that social distancing has been implemented, we have had to change the way we go about our day-to-day procedures and activities. Many businesses have had to close their...
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...
October is International Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month. According to the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC), “International AAC Awareness Month is celebrated around the world each...
Lately, I've experienced an upsurge in requests for assistive technology apps for math. Keep in mind these are not apps to teach someone how to do math. Although assistive technology can help someone learn, it is not a learning resource. Instead, these are math...
Using electronic applications “apps” on an iPad can be a great solution for a student who needs additional support in their educational journey. Educational apps can provide an ideal transition from school to home, promoting greater learning. However, searching...
The POWER of assistive technology to change a life and provide lifelong benefits was never more evident than in the story of Hannah. In 2007 at age 15, she was involved in a car accident and acquired a severe traumatic brain injury. She could no longer walk, talk,...
It is no secret, here at ND Assistive we love Livescribe's smartpens and have boasted about the many wonderful things a smartpen can do for people with disabilities! Not up to speed? Check out the video below for a quick smartpen tutorial!...