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Paws for a Cause: Your Gift Transforms Independence for North Dakotans
By sharing a gift with North Dakota Assistive, you can make an impact that lasts far beyond February: you’ll be giving hope, freedom and security back to those in need across the state.
Six Months of Surprises at North Dakota Assistive
My first six months on the job at North Dakota Assistive have provided some eye-opening surprises that make it easy to come to work each and every day.
March 1st is National Assistive Technology Day!
Last night the Senate passed S. Res. 85 declaring March 1, 2023, “National Assistive Technology Day.” We want to thank US Senator Bob Casey (PA) and our own North Dakota US Senator Kevin Cramer for being the co-sponsors on this bill! Senator Cramer created this...
Supporting Your Independence
We can’t thank all of you enough for the grant given to my mom to install a chair lift in her home! It has been a life changer that she can finally get back to her home and get from the main level of her condo upstairs to her bedroom and bathroom. All the work you...
Helping keep your loved ones at home
When our parents were diagnosed with dementia, their wish was to be able to stay in their home together. And a year later they are still together in their home because of the help we received from North Dakota assistive. We are grateful to your organization. Thank...
Affordable WIFI for Low-Income Households
The Amazon Echo Show is a great tool to allow people to video chat with friends and family; however, it requires internet access to function. Actually, all "smart home" technology requires WIFI to work. There are many Assistive Technology (AT) devices the...
Prioritize Document and Web Accessibility
This digital world has made so many things easier for all of us. We can send and receive money with the tap of a finger, we can talk to our appliances, and we can present to a worldwide audience in seconds. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the easy. It’s...
Assistive Technology for those with Parkinson’s Disease
When I said "Walking sticks are cooler than using a cane or walker," I received a confirming reaction from the crowd through smiles and nodding of heads. I was honored to be able to share lots of fun devices, gadgets, and assistive technology tools to a recent...
Assistive Technology Training Opportunities from ND Assistive
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...
Community Wellness Fair planned for Washburn, ND
Let me tell you how I felt when the Bismarck YMCA hosted a health fair in May 2022. It was the first in-person event I participated in since COVID, and as a marketing and outreach professional, it felt great to connect with other agencies and visit with the...
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