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.
Find assistive technology resources for cooking at home including solutions for people with arthritis, limited grip strength, dexterity, fine motor issues, stamina, upper limb differences, low vision and blindness, executive dysfunction, dementia, and more.
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.
The Amazon Echo Show is a great tool to allow people to video chat with friends and family; however, it requires internet access to function. Actually, all "smart home" technology requires WIFI to work. There are many Assistive Technology (AT) devices the...
Let me tell you how I felt when the Bismarck YMCA hosted a health fair in May 2022. It was the first in-person event I participated in since COVID, and as a marketing and outreach professional, it felt great to connect with other agencies and visit with the...
Congratulations, Jerry Christiansen, for being chosen as an Assistive Technology Champion! Jerry is an Accessibility Specialist at Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc. in Fargo, ND. Jeannie Krull, Program Director at ND Assistive, shares, "Jerry has...
What you didn't know about North Dakota Assistive's services. Many family caregivers search for ways for their disabled loved ones to be more independent at home. Most disabled individuals of all ages can qualify for assistive technology for free that can solve a problem. Free trials of assistive devices are available.
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...
We have written several blogs on the Amazon Alexa device and how its users can use it. This device can keep up with the news, play music, create a smart home, make phone calls with Alexa, or even video and drop-in calls. And during the COVID-19...
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...