For Hoosiers with disabilities, INDATA’s Alternative Financing Program (AFP) doesn’t merely provide financial assistance — it allows them to live independently. Thanks to this program, Stacey Oldham never misses her son’s soccer games. And Ben Perkins can now go to the driving range to relieve his anxiety. “We’re all about independence and being able to […]
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Second-Gen Echo Show Offers More Accessibility
Amazon’s Echo Show is a smart speaker designed around Amazon’s virtual assistant, Alexa. There’s also a smart display with a high-definition screen and stereo sound. The second-generation Echo Show 8 offers a higher-resolution camera than the previous model. It is equipped with a 13MP (megapixel) camera with auto-framing — which is a jump from the […]
Big Tech Brands Make Accessibility Mainstream: Part 2
Last year, in the first part of this two-part blog, we explored the latest accessibility features from Android, iOS and Amazon. Now, we’re opening up Windows and Microsoft Office 365 to see what they have to offer. “Microsoft is really going above and beyond in making Windows and Office 365 more accessible,” said Brian Norton, […]
Ride Safely with Waymo
Imagine yourself unable to see well enough to drive and how that would change your life. Autonomous vehicles have the potential to help people with disabilities get where they need to go safely and efficiently. And that includes the 1.3 million Americans who are legally blind. Waymo is a company that uses this type of […]
Holiday Shopping in a High-Tech Wonderland
Whether you’re behind on shopping or looking for products to buy with your gift cards after Christmas, the Easterseals Crossroads team has recommendations for you and your loved ones this holiday season! Holiday Stocking Stuffers AirPods Pro: These headphones are ideal for people with hearing impairment, as they offer an immersive listening experience. The built-in […]
Health Equity Role Marks a First for the FSSA
Dr. Breanca Merritt has a long history of working to amplify a variety of marginalized voices. This makes her more in tune with the underlying spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which is about much more than installing wheelchair ramps or automatic doors. “When we talk about the Americans with Disabilities Act, folks get […]