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...
I have ADHD and in honor of ADHD Awareness Month, I would like to tell you about my personal favorite assistive technology (AT) for ADHD. They are, in order: Noise-canceling Bluetooth headphones Digital reminder lists Apple Watch Noise-canceling Bluetooth...
Computers, smartphones, and tablets have become an important part of everyone’s day-to-day functions. As these devices become more robust they open up a wide range of possibilities for people of all ages, especially for individuals with a disability or impairment....
Recently, I have been approached by several clients with various physical disabilities with the same question, "How can I independently control my TV when I can't physically access the remote?" This is a complex question with numerous possible solutions. Because...
Software and apps that scan and read aloud standard printed text in books and on paper have been around for decades. The Claro ScanPen App for Android can scan and read text just like its predecessors, but it is more of an expert at reading text on objects and in...
Going back to school for 2020-21 will be looking different for so many students and teachers. Many school districts will be incorporating some type of remote learning and if not, they are probably prepared to be able to pivot to distance learning at the last...
As we head back into the barely-charted waters of educating our children during COVID times, it's good to remind ourselves that there are many, many assistive technology buoys out there that can help us avoid some of those big underwater rocks and keep on sailing. ...
The Issue COVID-19 has brought about the need to wear masks when interacting with others who are not in our households or pods. The CDC has recommended that all who are able to wear cloth face coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Unfortunately, cloth...
Although the development of assistive technology (AT) started much earlier, the field of AT, in my opinion, did not really come into the public eye until the 80s, which is when I first learned about it in college. The year 2020 marks the 32nd anniversary of the...
Some of the latest and greatest AT devices you just have to see to believe. The OBI Self-Feeding System is one of those devices. It's basically a robotic arm that helps people who lack upper extremity function to eat at the table with very little assistance from...