Bridging a Temporary Gap Assistive technology can provide valuable temporary accommodation following surgery or during an illness. Below are three real-life examples of how assistive technology helped bridge a temporary gap. Example 1: Back Surgery A 36-year-old...
When Darrel Schneider decided he wanted to go fishing, he designed himself a rod and reel. When he needed a better way to access his cell phone, he created plans for an elaborate mounting system. Darrel Schneider is what we call, a problem solver. And when Darrel...
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...
Earlier this month, the area Laryngectomy Support group met at ND Assistive to learn about the new TeliTalk Electrolarynx Phone and other types of assistive technology to help them communicate on the phone. The group indicated that they learned a lot, and I...
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...
Recently I attended a webinar from Saltillo, which had a great video for teachers and parents explaining Aided Language Stimulation I have been sharing it with my parents and teachers quite a bit lately, so I thought it might be time to "blog it". Aided Language...
I finally had the chance to sit down and really dive into the GoTalk NOW App. Here's what I found! Overall Ease of Use: I highly recommend having the user guide open and readily available as you initially explore this app. The user guide features a quick-start...
As of today, texting a 911 operator is now a possibility, statewide in North Dakota. This is a major service improvement for people with hearing or speech disabilities, enabling them to text for help in an emergency. Contacting dispatch operators by texting may...
Finally, FINALLY someone has developed a truly hands-free smartphone that I can use. I've been waiting for this technology for 15 years. ~ Rick Frame from the United States This quote stuck as I was researching the Sesame Touch-Free Smartphone. It was a quote that...
Communication and being understood is extremely important for an individual's overall well being. We all have feelings, needs, and information we want to express and share with the people around us. When an individual feels misunderstood or ignored because...