CapTel telephones are, at many times, a wonderful solution for people with hearing loss. For those not familiar with CapTel, these phones work the same as any other telephone, but they display the words the caller is saying. CapTel has four different models: 840,...
Emergency alert systems without monthly fees are not novelties anymore and can be found multiple places on the Internet. I love choices as much as the next gal, but when there are so many alert systems available, it is hard to keep the features straight and figure...
I've Looked, and feel like I've also Cooked and Eaten, just by visiting this new cooking magazine! LCE is a digital how-to cooking magazine designed for those with intellectual and learning disabilities, to help promote an independent lifestyle. Sue Hoss is the...
A few weeks ago I was tasked to find a simple music player for an individual with dementia. My search lead me to two wonderful devices that may work for her and many other people. Simple Music Player This device...
Have something that always seems to disappear - keys, phone, purse, remote control? Fear no more, Tile is here! Tile is a Bluetooth piece of technology that will assist you in finding your lost items in seconds. Just attach it to your elusive item and track it via...
Most conventional kitchens are very difficult to navigate if you use a wheelchair or you have other mobility difficulties. When making your existing kitchen accessible or building a new one from scratch, the following are just a few items to get you started. Many...
Many people have rid themselves of their landlines and are just going wireless. We did this a few years ago when we realized that the only reason we were ever using our landline was...well, we weren't...at all! The only people who called us were telemarketers....
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!...
For some, the ability to feel the keys when typing is a must, which can make using mobile devices very frustrating! External Bluetooth keyboards and keyboard/cases are bulky and not that portable. You pretty much need to use it on a table. For this reason, I am...
Regardless if you have one hand or two, tremors from Parkinson's, or other disabilities such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, being safe in the kitchen is a must. Tasks such as cutting, chopping and spreading can be very difficult and unsafe when a person has physical...