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” is designed […]
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ATU059 – Alpha Braille (Seong-Hee Yoon), Pinterest and Assistive Technology, Freehand Computer Access, Described Television, Windows 7 vs Mac OSX Magnifier, Webspiration
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadLinks: Alpha Braille (Seong-Hee Yoon) http://bit.ly/OtP6tQ What’s the Big Deal about Pinterest? — National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities http://bit.ly/OtAlav INDATA’s Pinterest Boards: http://pinterest.com/indata/ Freehand Computer Access http://bit.ly/OxZkcz Windows 7 Magnifier vs Mac Zoom | Accessibility and Technology Geek http://bit.ly/Ngfgmg Toilets that read your palm prints? http://bit.ly/RNzHrG Fujitsu, NICT […]
AM059 – Mind Mapping Software
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHi folks. Welcome to “Accessibility Minute”, your weekly look at Assisitive Technology—those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs. Not everyone thinks in a linear fashion. People with learning disabilities, people on the autism spectrum and many […]
V-Draw Allows People with Mobility Disabilities to Create Digital Art on a Computer
V-Draw is a free website allows people with mobility disabilities to draw using only their voice or other sounds. This website is in the initial stages; it’s a basic website but it’s still pretty innovative technology. The website is so easy to use – you just talk out loud it starts creating digital art. All you […]
Easter Seals Crossroads Physical Therapist Wins National Award
John Kelly, PTA, BS was named the 2012 Outstanding Physic Therapist Assistant by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Kelly has represented physical therapy assistants in a number of ways in the APTA at the local, state and national levels. At Easter Seals Crossroads in Indianapolis, Kelley is known to have excellent clinical skills for […]
BlindSquare apps helps Blind People Navigate Streets
BlindSquare is a new app that’s using of Foursquare’s 2 billion check-ins worldwide to help people who are blind find locations on foot or while using public transportation. Foursquare is a social networking site that users can “check in” when they arrive at a destination. Destinations include restaurants, parks, colleges residents and other similar […]