As we recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) this October, we should note that statistics still show only 22% of people with disabilities are currently employed. As Vice President of Adult Services Brian Norton said: “Many employers still have a tendency to think accommodations for people with disabilities will be expensive and a hardship […]
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INDATA on TV: School Tools for Fall Semester
School has been back in session for a bit, but students are entering that time when tests become more difficult and more in-depth projects pop up. Fortunately, Vice President of Adult Services Brian Norton has some helpful tools for this time of year. Check out his appearance on Fox 59’s Indy Now for a breakdown […]
Can People with Disabilities Get Help from … Polly the Parrot?
For many individuals with neurological disabilities and disorders, traditional communication methods can be challenging or even impossible. This is where Polly, by Parrots Medical Assistant AI, revolutionizes the way individuals with disabilities connect and communicate with the world around them. Parrots AI asks the question: “How many brilliant minds remain undiscovered by the world simply […]
Everything the Guide Dog Can Do, But with Technology
According to the International Guide Dog Federation, humans have been relying on dogs for help for thousands of years, with the first systematic attempt to train dogs to aid blind people happening around 1780 in Paris. According to estimates, about two percent of people who are blind or visually impaired in the U.S. have guide […]
Better Hearing Boosts Brain Health
We hear with our brain, not our ears. Although soundwaves travel through the ears, it’s the brain that processes and interprets them as electrical signals. It gives them meaning. Hearing is thinking. With hearing loss, our brains work harder to understand information, negatively impacting our mental health. Processing the sounds of everyday life takes up […]
Empowering Voices: How Murf.AI Can Benefit People with Disabilities
In a world that increasingly relies on digital communication, accessibility has become more important than ever. Murf.AI is at the forefront of a new wave of digital communication tools, providing innovative AI voice solutions for people of any needs. By transforming text into lifelike speech, Murf.AI is enhancing accessibility and fostering inclusivity in a variety […]