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Now that Thanksgiving is over, it is officially the start of the holiday shopping season. Finding that right gift for everyone on your list can sometimes be a challenge. But this year how about giving a gift that can provide individuals with a sense of safety and well-being. I’ve compiled 10 Christmas gift ideas that…
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…
Earlier this month, the area Laryngectomy Support group met at ND Assistive to learn about the new TeliTalk Electrolarynx Phone and other types of assistive technology to help them communicate on the phone. The group indicated that they learned a lot, and I thought others might benefit as well. The following methods were discussed: TeliTalk Electrolarynx…
Coming up with Christmas gift ideas for grandparents or your aging parents can be a challenge for many people. Most seniors have almost everything they need, especially when it comes to the traditional things that are typically given as gifts (blankets, slippers, sweaters, mugs, etc.). What about gifting assistive technology (AT) that can improve the…
Every day I look in my closet and decide what to wear. Should I dress up a little or go for a more casual look? Should I wear some ND Assistive clothing to promote the organization? It seems like such a simple thing; deciding on clothing. For people with disabilities the choices can be limiting,…
Watching someone get the gift of amplification after years of diminished hearing is a great part of our job here at ND Assistive. The usual playful banter of “Can you hear me now?” “YES!” is sweet music to our ears. Kemo, a Veteran and member of the Lakota Nation, lost a portion of her hearing…
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…
October is International Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month. According to the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC), “International AAC Awareness Month is celebrated around the world each October. The goal is to raise awareness of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and to inform the public about the many different ways in…
ND Assistive raises dollars throughout the year to help ND Residents with disabilities obtain the assistive technology (AT) they need for independence at home. All the dollars raised go directly toward the purchase of AT through ND Assistive Possibilities Grant program. Individuals who are impacted by a disability and/or aging often have expenses that are…
The week of September 16-22 is National Farm Safety and Health Week. While there is a massive effort to prevent these accidents from happening which ranges from county extension workshops, panel discussions from farm groups, and a focus on educating youth who work or visit farms; farm accidents still exist. Twenty years ago, my father…