Belva Smith, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the Smart911 app, which allows people to input information about members in their home that would help them in the event of an emergency. Users can input information about medical conditions, accessibility needs, location information such as hidden driveways, gate codes, or pets. It also […]
Blog
ATU531 – Remote Supports with Dustin Wright
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guest: Dustin Wright – Founder of Disability Cocoon Website: https://disabilitycocoon.com/ Email: dustin@disabilitycocoon.com Link to INDATA Full Day Training: https://bit.ly/3472bK7 VA Grant […]
AM433 – Push Pop Fidget Toy
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Looking for a discreet sensory fidget to keep your hands busy? Check out the Push Pop […]
Walabot HOME Fall Detection System
Did you know 1 in 4 adults aging in place fall every year? Unfortunately, only a fraction of them has a medical alert device or caregiver when they fall. If you’re looking for something to help detect falls and notify emergency contact(s), check out the Walabot HOME Fall Detection System. Walabot HOME automatically detects falls […]
Remote Support: A Win-Win-Win
In the wake of COVID, remote support has become an even more vital service for people with disabilities. However, it’s somewhat misunderstood and often mistaken for assistive technology. The INDATA Project at Easterseals Crossroads will help people better understand this service with its upcoming online training session, Remote Supports for Independent Living, on August 19. […]
EndeavorRx – Video game treatment for ADHD
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that, as of 2016, 6.1 million children (ages 2-17 years) have been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). There are many treatment options available including medications and behavior therapy. Now there is an all-new option unlike any ADHD treatment option: introducing EndeavorRx! EndeavorRx is the “first-and-only FDA-cleared treatment” […]