Friday Podcast: VizWiz, iPhone 5 Release & Accessibility, Switch Enabled Web Sites, NFB STEM Project Innovation, Dictation on OSX Mountain Lion, Dragon Naturally Speaking 12, AbleGamers

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 […]

Assistive Technology Projects throughout the U.S.

While most of our readers are from Indiana, many are from other regions of the United States. We wanted to share information and a website with you about other Assistive Technology Projects around the country. How the INDATA Project and other similar projects acquire funding is a bit complicated to explain and understand, but I’ll try […]

UmbrellaToday.com

Don’t you hate it when you forget to pack an umbrella? UmbrellaToday.com could be your solution. Umbrella Today notifies users whether rain is expected or not. It’s a particularly useful resource for people with developmental disabilities. Simply, visit their website and enter your location.  The site uses weather forecasting and GPS technology to help people with […]

Color ID Free helps Blind Smartphone Users Identify Colors

This free app can be downloaded from the app store on your smartphone. It uses your phone’s camera to detect the color of everyday objects. This app is particularly useful for people who are visually impaired. The app “reads” the color of an object and says it out loud. It identifies the Hex color value, […]

Monday Tech Tip: Vantage Lite

A special guest, Beth Ahmad, from Prentke Romic Company (PRC) demonstrates how the Vantage Lite can help people with disabilities that changes the way they communicate.  You can find more information at prentrom.com. Having trouble viewing the video? Click here! Click here to visit our archived videos.

$5,000 Grants for Home Modification Assistance in Central Indiana

The Central Indiana Accessibility Partnership Project is pleased to announce the availability of individual grants for up to $5000 for home modification assistance for eligible persons with disabilities and persons 55 years and older with conditions of aging. Grants are provided at no cost to approved applicants. To be eligible for this grant, you must be: […]