
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 the ND School for the Deaf/Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of…
Acacia Stuckle, NDSU Extension agent from Emmons County wrote this story for her local paper, and she is allowing us to share it. It might sound silly to say, but COVID-19 has made me homesick. Definitely not homesick for my home, as we spend more than enough time there these days. However, homesick for my…

Assistive technology changes lives, but not just any assistive technology will do. Every user has unique needs and matching those needs to the available assistive technology is key. And, making use of the technology devices a person already owns and uses well, can produce an even better result. The video below tells Matt’s story of…

iPads and tablets have become more widely used in our everyday lives and have provided an essential means of communication, and are used for education and entertainment for people of all ages. We work with many people who need to be able to take pictures of text and have it read back to them through…

Paying for assistive technology can be challenging and seem overwhelming for many individuals after a device has been identified for them. ND Assistive raises dollars through donations and on Giving Hearts Day to help ND residents with disabilities obtain the assistive technology (AT) they need for independence at home. All the dollars raised go directly…