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Ales for Assistive was an Amazing Success!
Thank you to everyone who participated in Ales for Assistive, our first ever fundraising partnership with the Fargo Brewing Company. The event was a huge success thanks to all who came out and supported us. If you missed the event this time, don't worry! We have...
Make Some Music with Assistive Technology!
Assistive Technology (AT) is found in every realm on life, including music! Every person, including those with disabilities, should be given an opportunity to explore and find what music makes them groove! In this blog check out a few of my favorite pieces of AT...
Raise a Glass and Help Raise Funds
Here is a chance to turn things you just might be doing anyway into a good deed that will improve the lives of others. Join Assistive for a good time and for a GREAT cause at the Fargo Brewing Company, ALES FOR ASSISTIVE on Monday, January 29 from 4-10 pm. For...
Aided Language Stimulation Explained by Cartoon!
Recently I attended a webinar from Saltillo, which had a great video for teachers and parents explaining Aided Language Stimulation I have been sharing it with my parents and teachers quite a bit lately, so I thought it might be time to "blog it". Aided Language...
Proximity Sensor Switches – Big and Little
There is such a wide variety of adaptive switch options available for users that are physically challenged and have special needs to activate assistive technology devices in their environment. Users who do not have the ability to physically push down on a...
GoTalk NOW App
I finally had the chance to sit down and really dive into the GoTalk NOW App. Here's what I found! Overall Ease of Use: I highly recommend having the user guide open and readily available as you initially explore this app. The user guide features a quick-start...
Claro PDF Pro: A Comprehensive App for Learning
I have been looking for an app that will take a picture of a form or worksheet, convert it to text, leave it in its current format, have an option to read the text aloud, AND allow you to write, type, or use speech recognition within the document. Whew!! And, no, I...
Don’t Overdose on Medication Just Because You Can’t Read the Prescription Bottle
Do you have trouble reading your prescription bottles? The print is small and hard to read especially for those who are visually impaired, blind, or have a reading disability. Taking the wrong medication or taking too much or too little can be very dangerous. ...
Word Bank Universal – Chrome Extension
Don Johnston Inc., the creator of the popular reading and writing support software Co:Writer, has taken the plunge into the world of Google Chrome extensions. This is not surprising, considering other reading and writing software such as Read&Write by texthelp...
Brighter Light Isn’t Always Better!
Task Lighting is local and close lighting used for longer durations during a specific activity. Some task lighting activities can include writing checks, reading a book, reading the mail, and sewing or needlework. Proper lighting is fundamental to vision...
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