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Assistive Technology (AT) Act Program Activities: how to get assistive technology
Did you know all 50 states, DC, PR, and 4 US territories have a program like Assistive? They exist because of the Assistive Technology (AT) Act of 1998, as amended (P.L. 108-364). The AT Act established a set of core activities each state must implement for their...
Fidget Cube: Small in Size, Big on Benefits
Do you or someone you know bite their nails, click their pens, twirl their hair, or jangle their keys? Most of us do it, fidgeting is a common characteristic in all ages. Fidgeting can include small movements of the hands when one becomes nervous, bored or...
A Great Website for Federal Disability Resources and Programs
Once in a blue moon I stumble upon a website that becomes my go-to when searching for programs or services for people with disabilities. Dol.gov houses information on programs and services available through the U.S. federal government to people with disabilities....
Glad To Be Part of Something Grand!
Hi! My name is Annette Goehring. I’m a native of Zeeland, ND. My husband Doug and I live in Bismarck. We have six children (three sons and three daughters) ranging in age from 16 to 32. We are also abundantly blessed with seven fun and energetic grandchildren...
“Read All About It: the C-Pen Reader”
The C-Pen Reader is an ideal tool for students, teachers and professionals to capture essential information! It is a totally portable, pocket-sized device that reads text out loud with an English or Spanish human-like digital voice. It's a scanning pen that...
Assistive Technology Doesn’t need a Computer Chip!
Do you see the Assistive Technology (AT) in this picture? If you guessed the rubber band, you are correct! This little “high tech” piece of rubber can help an individual with vision loss detect the right condiment, shampoo from conditioner, etc., and even though it...
Roll Your Way to Easier Computer Access
The RollerMouse by Contour www.contourdesign.com is an ergonomic alternative to the traditional computer mouse. It’s a mouse which moves a cursor around your screen which you control by moving a hollow tube around on a metal bar. If you want the cursor to move up,...
Calibowl: a Non-Spill Bowl
Having the right adaptive dinnerware can make all the difference in a meal. Adaptive dining products come in a variety of designs to help make mealtime easier and encourage independent feeding. Introducing the Calibowl, the non-spill bowl. Calibowl's...
Difficulty Hearing on the Phone at Work? A New Captioning Solution for Business!
Do you have difficulty hearing on the business phone in your office? Hamilton CapTel recently introduced captioning software that can be installed on the Cisco Business phones and can be used by registered users. This software solution, Hamilton® CapTel® for...
Join Assistive at the Capitol for Disability Awareness Day!
We invite you to join the Assistive team and many other businesses for Disability Awareness Day at the North Dakota Legislature on Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Great Hall of...
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