Friday Podcast

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” […]

Staying connected: homebound seniors use “The Virtual Senior” center to keep in touch

It’s not that 86-year-old Milton Greidinger didn’t want to get out into the city that never sleeps, it was his age and chronic health issues that made it incredibly difficult for him to go out alone. A drastic change from the life Greidinger knew before he retired. A busy salesman and eventually a buyer for […]

24 hours of talk

October seems to be the month of awareness for many organizations, so we’re going to add one more to the list. Along with cancer research and blindness awareness, October is dedicated to raising awareness about augmentative and alternative communication. What better way to get people talking about these unique communication methods than hosting a talk-a-thon?! […]

Friday Podcast

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” […]

Employing people with disabilities: a win/win situation

Hoosiers with disabilities have the highest unemployment rate of any minority. However, one organization is working to change that. The Indiana Business Leadership Network is encouraging business leaders throughout the state to hire those who are disabled. Making excellent employees, the disabled have an opportunity to lead more independent lives with less reliance on state […]

The Bionic Brain

“Gentlemen (and women), we can rebuild him. We have the technology.” This infamous line from the movie Six Million Dollar Man may actually be a reality. Believe it or not, scientists and researchers have actually found a way to create a communication pathway between the brain and a computer or robotic arm. Paralysis takes away […]