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...
Group Transcribe is a free live transcription app for Apple users that can help the deaf, hard of hearing, and many others.
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Apple iOS products and will most likely continue to love them and what they do for people with disabilities. That does not mean, however, that I am going to overlook other devices or operating systems that also have amazing features, like...
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...
Through our Specialized Telephone Program, we are able to provide Amazon's Echo Show, which helps people to connect with their loved ones. To enable Call Captioning, Closed Captioning, or Alexa Captioning for text captions when available, follow these simple...
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...
I have learned so much while networking with professionals around the state. One of my favorite people to call when I have a question concerning assistive technology for someone with hearing loss is Kathy Frelich. Kathy works as a Hearing Outreach Specialist at...
With the recent releases of the iOS 14 and Android 11 operating systems, your iOS and Android smartphones can now alert you to important environmental sounds such as doorbells, fire alarms, and dogs barking. These accessibility features have been specifically...
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. ...
A few months ago we were assisting a client who has Parkinson’s disease, and his challenge was having to take medication during the night. He is a heavy sleeper who also is hard-of-hearing and didn’t want a loud alarm during the night, waking his wife. We ended...