Instead of heading to classrooms and cracking open textbooks, more students are now learning at home and interacting with their teachers via virtual platforms. It’s in scenarios like this that Easterseals Crossroads proves to be a vital resource. During the introduction of a recent full-day training session on Assistive Technology Tools and Supports for Remote […]
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Easterseals Crossroads Paves the Way for WayFinder App
Easterseals Crossroads is helping develop the WayFinder app to revolutionize public transportation for Hoosiers with disabilities.
Tech the Halls with Holiday Gifts
Doing some last-minute holiday shopping? Don’t be hard on yourself; it’s been a tough year. Avoid the crowded malls, and shop safely in cyberspace. Here is a guide to some great gifts for people of all ages and levels of ability. Assistive Technology Gifts GrandPad: This tablet is “the smartest, simplest and safest way to connect […]
Veterans Honored Through Assistive Technology
Randy Berg is lucky to be alive. During a motorcycle ride on a warm spring day back in 1987, he ran off the road and flew face-first into a tree whose branch poked out his right eye, which was later replaced with a prosthetic one. Crushed nasal bones severed his left eye’s optic nerve. He […]
Bringing Innovation to the Voting Process
The U.S. presidential election is just around the corner, but concerns are growing about the stability of the voting process amid the upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic. In June, Kentucky closed 95 percent of its polling locations due to the outbreak, and a rush to accommodate remote voting resulted in the distribution of inaccurate absentee […]
Ultion SMART Lock Keeps You Safe the Smart Way
There are many options to choose from when it comes to selecting a lock for your home. The Ultion SMART Lock not only keeps you and your loved ones safe, but it also includes extra helpful features for individuals with disabilities. The Ultion SMART Lock is a perfect pick for those who have considered a […]