See and hear: CapTel phones let you see what you can’t hear

Ideal for those who are hard of hearing or deaf, CapTel phones caption what the caller is saying. The phones work just like any other phone, only they have a display attached to them that reads what the caller says. CapTel phone users can listen to the caller, and can also read the written captions […]

The Feinger

How many times have you dropped your smartphone? Be honest. If the answer to this question is more than once, you should check out the Feinger. Designed by two local Indy guys, Cole Keesling and Jason McCrocklin, this piece of engineering genius looks like a ring that suctions to the back of your phone, making […]

Guest Blog from MusicRoom – Learning the piano is easy as 1-2-3

Piano music can make you happy. It connects with your emotions, it brings people together, it’s calming, entertaining and inspiring. Whether it’s a concerto by Beethoven or a contemporary pop song, the piano soothes the soul. Believe it or not, anyone can learn to play the piano – you don’t need to be able to […]

Monday Tech Tip: Topaz HD CCTV from Freedom Scientific

Watch as Tom Blackman demonstrates how to use the Topaz HD CCTV from Freedom Scientific. Having trouble viewing the video? Click here! Click here to visit our archived videos. To view Closed Captioning, click on the “CC” in the lower right corner of the video.

Friday Podcast: The Blind Film Critic (Tommy Edison), Closing the Gap Call for Papers, iBrain with Stephen Hawking, Maximize your Macbook battery life, Color identifiers vis apps

Information from the INDATA Project is now available via podcast! Every Friday, the INDATA Project will release two podcasts featuring new assistive technology projects. The podcasts are available for viewing on the INDATA Project website and on iTunes. The “Assistive Technology Update” is a fast-paced weekly update for AT professionals and enthusiasts. The “Accessibility Minute” […]

Guest Blog: Veteran Schooling and Assistive Technology

Today’s blog is from June Olsen, a writer for Online Schools. Take a look at her work at Schools www.onlineschools.org/education-debate/contributors/. Veteran Schooling and Assistive Technology For many US veterans, the adjustment back to civilian life is not easy. After the hugs and tearful reunions subside, the hard realities of a competitive job-market set in. For […]