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Using the Phone after Laryngectomy
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...
Christmas Shopping for Someone with a Hearing Loss
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,...
Does the V.ALRT Really Work?
Since my August blog post on the V.ALRT wearable personal emergency alerting device, our office has purchased the device for both the equipment demonstration and short-term equipment trial programs. We were very eager and excited to try out the V.ALRT once it...
Living Happily with the Gift of Sound
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,...
Finding the Right Amplified Phone for You
Here at ND Assistive, we have administered the specialized phone program, the Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Service (TEDS), for the State of North Dakota since 2003. Through the TEDS program, we are able to provide qualifying North Dakota residents who...
Does This Magnifier Stand REALLY Work? USee Tablet Stand Review!
NOTE: ITEM DISCONTINUED More and more people with low vision are embracing assistive technology to stay as independent as possible. Did you know that often times those individuals use their smartphones and tablets to magnify what they are trying to read?...
October is AAC Awareness Month: Great Time to Get Connected for Less!
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...
ND Assistive Possibilities Grant: Another Success Story!
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...
What is Hearing Carry Over? Who Uses Hearing Carry Over?
What is Hearing Carry Over? Hearing Carry Over (HCO) is a Relay North Dakota telephone service for people who can hear but cannot use their voice or have a difficult to understand voice. HCO allows users to hear the person they are calling and speak to that person...
Cheap or Free Cell Phone Adaptations: 5 Hearing
In part five of our articles on Cheap or Free Cellphone Adaptations, we will discuss built-in hearing accessibility features for Apple iOS and Android devices as well as a free captioning app and real-time text for individuals with hearing loss or deafness. To...
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