SmartKlean Laundry Ball

I went 25+ years without doing my own laundry as the machines were always inaccessible.  When I moved into my current house over a year ago, I was so excited about being able to do my own laundry!  I know, I know– who gets excited over a chore?!  This gal!  It was satisfying being able to […]

Google Home: Smart Speaker and Home Assistant

One of the more popular assistive technologies to recently hit the market over the past couple of years is Amazon Echo.  Since Alexa’s successful debut in 2014, Amazon has gone on to release two more versions of Alexa: the Tap and Dot.  Most recently, another tech giant Google has released Google Home, their own smart speaker and […]

AT Specialists: 8 Picks from 2016

Last week, I wrote about 2016’s most read posts on different assistive technologies.  For this week’s post, I asked for feedback from our assistive technology specialists about what they enjoyed learning more about or working with this past year. In case you didn’t know, there are two parts of our Assistive Technology Department: the INDATA Project and clinical services. […]

Wink Hub 2

It has been quite some time since I’ve written about home automation.  As my current system (iVera) is struggling, I felt it’s a perfect time to research newer systems.  I’ve used this hub and app for four years to turn on my lights, unlock/lock my door, and more; it’s an essential piece of technology for my independence.  While […]

Aura LED Projector

A little while ago, I wrote about how you can set up your very own multi-sensory room.  Sensory rooms benefit individuals with autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, and much more.  However, creating your own sensory room can cost thousands of dollars!  If you’re looking for a more affordable solution for your home, check out the […]

Top 5 Posts from 2016

With the New Year ringing in in just a few short days, I would like to take time to revisit our top five blog posts from 2016.  Did you know the INDATA Project publishes at least 3 blog posts each week!?  That means we write more than 156 blog posts each year!  Instead of revisiting every single post, […]