Winters in North Dakota have a dramatic effect on home heating costs. The ND Department of Human Services is reminding low-income individuals and families that help is available through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Applications are now being accepted at county social services in North Dakota. This program is federally funded and […]
Texting has changed the way people communicate and it has really changed the game for about 55.5 million Americans who have hearing loss, deafness, or speech disabilities. Seven out of ten Americans prefer texting to voice calls. This is where text-to-911 comes into play. The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has made a ruling that
The FCC has issued a public notice to remind video programming distributors of their obligation to make information accessible to people with hearing or visual impairments in accordance with section 79.2 of the Commission’s rules. What does this all mean? Emergency information, including critical details regarding the emergency and how to respond to an emergency,
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Often, people think of retirement when they think of Social Security. However, for those who have a disability that prevents them from working long-term, Social Security disability benefits can be the only dependable income source to help them deal with financial challenges of living without earned income. Over the last 15 years, the need for
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Affordable housing is a major issue in North Dakota. The North Dakota Industrial Commission has approved changes to the North Dakota Roots Program (Roots) to help more state residents become homeowners. The program is administered by the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA). The rules for eligibility have been altered so that any North Dakota
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The death of the beloved comedian and actor, Robin Williams, shocked many. He took his own life on August 11, 2014. His publicist said he had been battling severe depression as well as addiction as of late and lost the battle. Sometimes, the people who gift us with happiness are the ones that can’t find
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