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...
Somewhere along the line you start realizing how many people don’t have assistive technology and how many people need it. You start hearing stories like that, and your views change, and you start building this passion and realize we need to change this.
So much that goes on in the human services sector is serious and important, and don’t get me wrong, our work can be, but helping people discover what’s possible with tools, toys, gadgets, gizmos, and all the other things that define assistive technology can really be a lot of fun.
Assistive Technology (AT) is only as beneficial as someone's willingness and ability to use it. That's why we keep thinking of ways to help individuals and their caregivers, both professional and unpaid, successfully operate and maintain the devices they can...
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...
Even the most experienced professionals, the most accomplished leaders, and the most reputable teachers learn something new every day. That type of passion for life-long learning drives ND Assistive’s newest Assistive Technology Consultant, Randon Lovering, every...
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...
Royce Schultze needs to get around. He’s the boss at an organization that advocates for full inclusion of people with disabilities. He and the other employees at The Dakota Center for Independent Living collaborate, communicate, travel, meet, facilitate, and...
The RiJe Cup is an adjustable drinking cup designed for better hydration and more independence. It dispenses fluids one sip at a time for those who suffer from swallowing disorder (dysphagia), limited head and neck movement, tremor, poor coordination, and grasping...
AudioNote has been around for a long time and works similarly to the Livescribe Echo SmartPen in that it syncs what is being written with what is heard in the classroom, doctor's office, etc.. When you want to hear what was said the moment you wrote a particular...