Innovation Meets Determination: The Inspiring Story of Paxton Franke

Paxton, age 8, smiling in front of the Atlantic Ocean.

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 peripheries intact, which helps me mobilize and get around. Well, an interesting […]

Making a Difference with Assistive Technology While Having Fun

So much that goes on in the human services sector is serious and important, and don’t get me wrong, our work can be, but helping people discover what’s possible with tools, toys, gadgets, gizmos, and all the other things that define assistive technology can really be a lot of fun.

Prioritize Document and Web Accessibility

This digital world has made so many things easier for all of us. We can send and receive money with the tap of a finger, we can talk to our appliances, and we can present to a worldwide audience in seconds. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the easy. It’s harder to remember that […]

Making Connections with iConnect A1600BT!

picture of Clearsounds iconnect BT1600

Here at ND Assistive , we have many different options for phones. We are able to provide phones through our Specialized Phone Program to ND residents who struggle using a phone due to hearing loss, vision loss or dexterity challenges.   Today, I’d like to share one of my favorites called Clearsounds iConnect A1600BT Amplified Phone. […]

Alexa Makes It Possible For Those With Hearing Loss

Individuals who have a hearing impairment may struggle with Amazon Alexa’s responses, music, videos and calls. The good news is that Alexa does have a few options and tools that can help work around an individual’s hearing loss. The Alexa and the Alexa app come with several features that you can customize or turn on […]

Easy to Use Hands-Free Smart Display for Seniors

This past year we’ve learned about and shared several different types of video technology and smart displays to help individuals communicate and stay in touch with their loved ones when they cannot see them in person. Recently I learned about another form of video technology that is convenient for seniors or anyone who wants a […]

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