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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...
When someone contacts ND Assistive’s Roxanne Wells, they’re greeted with a genuine smile and a sprinkle of optimism. When they ask her about the program she works with most often, she adds in a glimmer of hope. That glimmer of hope is what drives Roxanne’s passion...
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...
There were tears in our office today. Some of sadness, and some of joy. It happens quite often at North Dakota Assistive. Family members hear about us and about our consultants’ abilities to find the right assistive technology to help their loved ones remain...
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...
This past year we’ve learned about and shared several different types of video technology and smart displays to help individuals communicate and stay in touch with their loved ones when they cannot see them in person. Recently I learned about another form of video...
Since the pandemic started a year ago, many of us have been seeking out new ways to connect with our loved one’s while being separated. For many, this meant introducing technology to seniors for a visual connection to their family, friends, and doctors. ...