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I don’t make it a secret that I love Amazon’s Echo products. I even bought an Amazon Fire TV Cube early on to see if I could get it to control my TV with just my voice. While I could control the television itself with voice; it would not work with my cable company, Midcontinent…
I have always been fascinated with Braille. I remember as a young child, reading elementary library books about Louis Braille and Helen Keller. As an adult I learned Grade 1 Braille in order to work at the media center at the ND Vision Services/School for the Blind and marveled at the volumes of Braille on…
ND Assistive would like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for the opportunity to serve so many wonderful clients every day. The ND Assistive offices will be closed Thursday, November 22nd in honor of Thanksgiving. The offices will reopen Friday, November 23rd with limited staff. If you are shopping on Amazon…
The election is only a few weeks away and there is still plenty of time to learn about the issues and decide on how you want to vote. But what if you are someone with a disability and are worried that you won’t be able to vote once you get to your polling place? Thanks…
It’s time to think about going back to school. There are the typical supplies needed: pencils, paper, calculators, binders, homework folders, etc. If a student is entering junior high, there are many other things to consider: use of lockers, changing of classes, and implementation of new rules. What if a student needs to use a…
So much of our lives center around food. The importance of a family eating together has been well-documented and is part of our socialization as people. But what about someone who is not able to eat on their own? How does having a caregiver feed you everything that goes into your mouth affect that experience?…
As we near June 21, the longest day of the year, I have become aware of The Alzheimer’s Association’s fundraiser for this day. The association asks that you show your love on June 21 for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. They have created a fundraising event that both symbolizes the daily challenges of Alzheimer’s and…
May is National ALS Awareness Month. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is sometimes referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The ALS Association is asking supporters to “Raise Your Voice to Elevate the Fight Against ALS” in May. I plan in this month’s blog to talk about the importance of your voice. People with ALS are robbed…
May is Older Americans Month and this year’s theme is Engage at Every Age. The theme emphasizes that you are never too old (or too young) to take part in activities that can enrich your physical, mental and emotional well-being and celebrates the many ways older adults make a difference in our communities. Assistive and…
My co-worker, Tami, and I went to the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference in San Diego last month and there were so many AT (assistive technology) devices to see in the exhibit area and many great workshops on accessibility and AT. One of the AT items I’ve been interested in for some time has been the…