Monday Tech Tip: Kindle Accessibility Part 1

Today, Wade kicks off a two part series about the accessibility of the Amazon Kindle. From text to speech and color contrast options, Wade dives into what makes these digital texts unique and more accessible for those with mobility issues and/or visual impairments. To view Closed Captioning, click on the “CC” in the lower right […]

Friday Podcast: ALS and Assistive Technology, People First Language

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 […]

Free apps for educators

Classroom technology has come a long way since chalk and the blackboard. Now, more and more classrooms are being outfitted with laptops, SMART boards and even iPads. In order to keep up with the changing times and technologies, it is a good idea for teachers to be aware of the many apps available for them […]

Monday Tech Tip: Keyboard Carrying Case and Solar Powered Keyboard

Keyboard Carrying Case and Solar Powered Keyboard To view Closed Captioning, click on the “CC” in the lower right corner of the video. Having trouble viewing the video? Click here! Click here to visit our archived videos

A suite of new applications

It’s no secret that we here at the INDATA Project at Easter Seals Crossroads love Apple products and believe they enhance our lives on a daily basis, but that doesn’t mean we can’t show other awesome products some love. Recently, Sprint announced its release of a new effort to make the Android more user friendly […]

Bye-bye wheelchairs

Sooner than we think, wheelchairs may begin to be a thing of the past. One company, Ekso Bionics to be exact, is rethinking how people confined to wheelchairs may be able to move again, trading in the wheels for a pair of robotic legs. Through partnerships with UC Berkley, research grants from the Department of […]