Royce Schultze needs to get around. He’s the boss at an organization that advocates for full inclusion of people with disabilities. He and the other employees at The Dakota Center for Independent Living collaborate, communicate, travel, meet, facilitate, and...
When spring rolls around, keep an eye out for this sweet lady proudly cruising the streets of Williston in her Sassy red electric scooter!Having the independence to drive ourselves to and from anywhere we want is something we often take for granted until our...
Keeping It Lively! Through ND Assistive's Specialized Phone Program, the Jitterbug Flip Phone has been provided to people who enjoy using the flip phone with large buttons and a simple menu that is easily navigated through. Move on over Jitterbug, there's a new kid...
ND Assistive offers 2 different financing program options for ND residents with disabilities to purchase assistive technology (AT). In my blog last month, I covered how our Possibilities grant program is available to assist with funding assistive technology. ND...
A press release from the North Dakota Department of Human Services announced Wednesday, May 6th, that North Dakota has received funds from the federal Administration for Community Living (ACL) to help older adults stay connected and to address other...
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...
ND Assistive is excited to share news of an exciting funding opportunity for a Google Mini smart home device! Check out the information below to see if you are eligible for a free device. But hurry... this opportunity ends August 13th! UPDATE! The deadline to apply...
June 23rd - 29th is National Deaf-Blind Awareness Week In honor of Helen Keller's birthday, June 27th, the last week of June has been designated as Deaf-Blind Awareness Week. A remarkable woman, Helen Keller became deaf and blind at the age of 19 months following...
Are you in need of hearing aids, but are finding the cost a bit out of reach? Have you tried to get a loan for hearing aids and found the interest rate to be in the teens? If you live in North Dakota, we may have a solution for you and just in time for May is...
Thanks to Possibility Makers like you and your Giving Hearts Day donations last year, Kemo, Shirley, Mark, John, Myron, Cathy, and 26 other people received assistive technology (AT) through the Possibilities Fund to help them live fuller, safer, more independent...