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Helping Seniors Engage in the Power of Technology
Since the pandemic started a year ago, many of us have been seeking out new ways to connect with our loved one’s while being separated. For many, this meant introducing technology to seniors for a visual connection to their family, friends, and doctors. ...
New Discounts for Internet: Connecting with Loved Ones will Soon Be Cheaper!
FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit logo Getting connected to the internet has never been more imperative than it is today due to the Pandemic, especially for those that are separated from loved ones. However, for some, the cost of broadband internet services is either...
He Likes It! But it Took Our Short-Term Loan to Find Out
Tami and Delbert working through assistive technology options. Remember that TV ad for Life cereal? The one where Mikey doesn’t like anything? At the end of the ad, Mikey eventually tries the cereal and discovers he likes it. (full disclosure: my name is Mike so...
The Search for Solutions Made Easier
When Delbert and Peggy visited our HomeFirst center a couple of weeks ago, it really struck me how dramatic hearing loss can be, not only for the person affected by it, but for those living with that person. Peggy, who hears quite well, grew frustrated throughout...
Turning on Captions, on your Echo Show, Easy as 1,2,3
Through our Specialized Telephone Program, we are able to provide Amazon's Echo Show, which helps people to connect with their loved ones. To enable Call Captioning, Closed Captioning, or Alexa Captioning for text captions when available, follow these simple...
A Little Assistive Technology Goes a Long Way
I recently had the pleasure of working with a woman from North Dakota in her early 70s who visited North Dakota Assistive to find some things to help her in her daily life. She had visited us several years ago and had thought that we might have something to help...
ND Assistive Helps Woman Enjoy Freedom in a Sassy New Way
When spring rolls around, keep an eye out for this sweet lady proudly cruising the streets of Williston in her Sassy red electric scooter!Having the independence to drive ourselves to and from anywhere we want is something we often take for granted until our...
A New Look for ND AT4ALL
I stopped by today to let you know that ND AT4ALL has a brand new look, but provides the same valuable resources from ND Assistive along with other ND organizations. You can check it out for yourself on our website, ND AT4ALL Some ways to start exploring... You can...
Alexa Care Hub: A New Feature To Remotely Check In On Your Loved Ones
We have written several blogs on the Amazon Alexa device and how its users can use it. This device can keep up with the news, play music, create a smart home, make phone calls with Alexa, or even video and drop-in calls. And during the COVID-19...
Assistive Silverware: Take a Stab at it
About six months ago we started taking dinner to my parents once a week. It's been a great way to stay connected with them as they don't get out as much as they used to. After a few weeks, I began to notice things I hadn't before. One of the most glaring was my...
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