As we head back into the barely-charted waters of educating our children during COVID times, it's good to remind ourselves that there are many, many assistive technology buoys out there that can help us avoid some of those big underwater rocks and keep on sailing. ...
The Issue COVID-19 has brought about the need to wear masks when interacting with others who are not in our households or pods. The CDC has recommended that all who are able to wear cloth face coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Unfortunately, cloth...
Although the development of assistive technology (AT) started much earlier, the field of AT, in my opinion, did not really come into the public eye until the 80s, which is when I first learned about it in college. The year 2020 marks the 32nd anniversary of the...
Having trouble with tying shoelaces, shoelaces coming undone, or troubles untying someone else’s secured knot? When it comes to tying shoes, everyone has different limitations and learning styles. Some of the reasons why people have problems could include...
Some of the latest and greatest AT devices you just have to see to believe. The OBI Self-Feeding System is one of those devices. It's basically a robotic arm that helps people who lack upper extremity function to eat at the table with very little assistance from...
Since 2003, ND Assistive has administered the Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Services (TEDS), also known as the Specialized Telephone Program for the State of North Dakota. ND Assistive contracts with the ND Department of Human Services, Aging Services...
My grandparents are in their late 80s. They live on the family farm in rural North Dakota. They have a vast network of family, friends, and neighbors that stop by for coffee, cookies, cards, conversation, and supper (not dinner mind you). They go to services...
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...
With COVID-19, you may have heard stories lately of seniors, people with disabilities, and those with health issues only being able to have "face-to-face" conversations with their loved ones through a window. But what if no one can get to their window, and they...
As the country settles in for the long-haul social distancing necessitated by the rapid spread of COVID-19, we must find solutions to maintain the most human of all our needs, personal connection. We are social beings, yes, even the introverts. In Part 2 of our...