With the holidays around the corner, are you having trouble coming up with a gift list? Not sure where to start shopping for a loved one with a disability? With this year’s annual holiday podcast special, INDATA offers a comprehensive guide to accessible gifts for all ages. Director of Assistive Technology Brian Norton joins host […]
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Accessible QR Codes: More Than Dots and Dashes
QR codes are ubiquitous in today’s world. From stickers and posters to TV advertisements and billboards, these quick-scan options have been around for nearly 30 years and are used by almost every company to get people to learn more about a product or service. Companies like Unilever and Coca-Cola are starting to put QR codes […]
Richard Propes Lives the NDEAM Dream
In light of Spina Bifida Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month, check out this interview with disability advocate Richard Propes.
Air4All Makes Air Travel Accessible for Everyone
Every day, the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Air Traffic Organization (ATO) provides service to more than 45,000 flights and 2.9 million airline passengers across more than 29 million square miles of airspace. And yet — commercial aviation is the only mode of transportation with no regulations allowing power wheelchair users to travel safely and with […]
High and Low-Tech Solutions for Limited Mobility
When thinking about mobility impairment, the image that often springs to many people’s minds is that of a wheelchair. However, even everyday items like Velcro shoes and rolling backpacks — which many people may not necessarily identify as assistive technology — are game-changers for people with limited mobility. “With or without disabilities, we all […]
Recognition and Resources for Seniors
For the first time in U.S. history, adults aged 65 and older are projected to outnumber children under 18. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, roughly 78 million seniors will be living in America by 2035. And according to AARP, 75 percent of older adults prefer aging at home as opposed to senior living […]