Review: Wave Toolbar Shows Accessibility of Websites

Have you ever wondered how accessible your web site is? Or are you a web designer who would like to know about making a web site easier for people with screen reading software to access?  The WAVE toolbar can answer those questions for you.  This Firefox add-on was created by WebAIM – Web Accessibility In […]

No Closed Captioning for On Demand Movies

Netflix, Starz, and Blockbuster On Demand all offer movies and TV episodes that you can “watch instantly” by hooking your television up to the internet using a specified device.  While these companies have made movies more accessible to a larger audience, none of them currently provide Closed Captioning for the hearing impaired on their streaming […]

Next AT Demo Day in South Bend

It’s that time again… time for another Demo Day! Goodwill Industries of Michiana will be hosting this fine event on Thursday, October 29, from 12 to 4 p.m.  The INDATA project at Easter Seals Crossroads offers free demonstrations on assistive technology devices that focus primarily on autism.  Touch screens, adaptive keyboards, trackballs, visual and schedule […]

Assistive Technology Alerts People with Hearing Loss

How does someone with hearing loss get up on time for work or school if they can’t hear an alarm clock?  How do they know when the phone rings or when someone is at their front door?  Hearing loss can be frightening as well as frustrating.  Thanks to assistive technology, numerous options exist for these […]

CAPTCHA Treats Visually Impaired Like Robots

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSarah Norman is the new media intern for the Fall/Winter 09-10 year!  She will be blogging, tweeting and managing content for all of our social media outlets. If you are interested in guest blogging or have information on assistive technology to share, email Sarah at snorman@eastersealscrossroads.org. Signing up for […]

White Cane Safety Day

Ever wonder why people who are visually impaired will often use a white cane?  Why not black or brown?  According to the American Council of the Blind, the white cane originated in Europe when a fellow from Bristol was rendered blind after an accident in 1921.  James Briggs made history when he painted his walking […]