Simple Solutions: Large Print Address Books and Calendars

For individuals who have low vision or a visual impairment, the successful completion of every day activities may require ingenuity and adjustments for ease of accessibility. This includes many tasks of daily life, including the organization and recording of  certain information. The print in traditional calendars, daily planners, bank account balance books and address books is often […]

Folding Wheelchair Ramps for Greater Accessibility

Luckily, we live in a world where the specific needs of individuals with a disability are recognized and accommodated. However, accessibility to buildings and stores is not always guaranteed. Most buildings provide parking spaces and ramps that make access easier for individuals who rely on wheelchairs, scooters,or walkers for mobility. In the occasion when such accommodations are not present, […]

Mealtime Partners Address the Issue of Dehydration in Individuals with Disabilities

Mealtime Partners Inc. is an organization that aims to provide individuals with a physical disability the opportunity to eat and drink independently. Mealtime Partners offers a broad range of drinking systems, some of which provide hands free drinking and can be mounted to a wheelchair or bed. Others address the special swallowing needs of our clients including drinking […]

AbleNet’s New Mobile Device Access Line

Mobile devices, especially the iPhone, iPod, and iPad from Apple, are among the hottest consumer electronics on the market today. And although they come “pre-packaged” with a number of accessibility features, they are simply not accessible to tens of thousands of people. To remedy this problem, AbleNet is proud to introduce a line of Mobile […]

AbleNet’s New Mobile Device Access Line

Mobile devices, especially the iPhone, iPod, and iPad from Apple, are among the hottest consumer electronics on the market today. And although they come “pre-packaged” with a number of accessibility features, they are simply not accessible to tens of thousands of people. To remedy this problem, AbleNet is proud to introduce a line of Mobile […]

Simple Solutions Series: Writing Guides

The INDATA Project at Easter Seals Crossroads is dedicated to providing the public with information on assistive technology, events, workshops, and everything that makes life for individuals with disabilities a little bit easier. Although we tend to focus on new, innovative and exciting products that are elaborate and are at times expensive, sometimes heavy duty machinery and pricey software are not required to […]