Welcome to Our New Accessible Kitchen at North Dakota Assistive in our Bismarck Demonstration Center! At North Dakota Assistive, we believe that the heart of every home is the kitchen. It's where families gather, meals are shared, and memories are made. But...
Meet Paxton Franke, a second-year medical student at the University of North Dakota. Paxton's journey is far from typical. “I'm legally blind,” Paxton Franke said. “What that means functionally is that I have no vision in the center of my eye, but my...
Inside the historic Maddock Opera House off Main Street, Beth Olson visits with friends and neighbors. Beth works for the Alzheimer's Association and as a volunteer North Dakota Assistive Ambassador. She's packed the house for us to share information and resources...
Every single day, we witness the profound joy that accompanies empowering people to improve their lives through assistive technology.
Did you know that 3G cellular networks are being phased out by cellphone plan carriers? This is so they can focus their efforts on higher speed and greater reliability. The FCC recommends planning ahead for this change. What does this mean for me? This...
Do you have a device with a switch or button that you would like to automate but have not found the right solution? Let me introduce you to the SwitchBot and my experience with this simple solution to automate your devices. The Switchbot is a small gadget with a...
I do not believe that we should live in the past. I do, however, think there is a lot we can learn from the past decades of Assistive Technology developments and events that can help us in the future. Last year, I put together an Assistive Technology Timeline and...
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...
A large pile of opened and unopened boxes from Amazon, Costco, and more! Since October of 2020 when we eliminated the Loan Library fees, the number of loans for assistive technology has increased dramatically! In fact, the number of device loans from October 1,...
We proudly announce a new member to our team. Name: Shannon Bozovsky Started at ND Assistive: May 2021 Job Title: Assistive Technology Consultant – Fargo Office Hometown: Born and raised in Fargo, ND Family: All of my immediate family live in Fargo. I...