Instead of heading to classrooms and cracking open textbooks, more students are now learning at home and interacting with their teachers via virtual platforms. It’s in scenarios like this that Easterseals Crossroads proves to be a vital resource. During the introduction of a recent full-day training session on Assistive Technology Tools and Supports for Remote […]
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2021 Full Day Trainings Announced!
Every year, the INDATA Project hosts free trainings on various aspects of assistive technology. These full-day trainings are typically held at our Indianapolis facility (4740 Kingsway Drive). They are also live-streamed via the Internet. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for both online and in-person attendees. Due to Covid-19, all 2021 trainings will be ONLINE […]
2020 Full Day Trainings Announced!
The INDATA Project hosts several full-day trainings every year. Previous trainings covered information about how assistive technology can improve the lives of individuals with cerebral palsy, blindness and low vision, autism, and more. All of our trainings are held at our Indianapolis facility (4740 Kingsway Drive). They are also live-streamed via the Internet. Continuing Education […]
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Accommodating a More Inclusive Workforce
Earlier this month, INDATA held a free, full-day training session described as a “Job Accommodation Boot Camp.” This event gave an opportunity for employers and people with disabilities to think about the inclusiveness and accessibility of their workplace. They also learned how to seek accommodations to improve it. “Some people with disabilities may be hesitant […]
2019 Full Day Trainings Announced!
The INDATA Project hosts several full day trainings every year. Previous trainings covered information about how assistive technology can improve the lives of individuals with cerebral palsy, blindness and low vision, autism, and more. All of 2019’s trainings (except for one*) will be held at our Indianapolis location (4740 Kingsway Drive). Every training will be […]
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Giving Your Brain Some Serious Playtime
Brain games. Do they really work? It’s a controversial subject with no clear-cut answers. But for those people with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), research evidence does show that play-based therapy using games is both enjoyable and improves balance and independence better than usual therapy options. After a person has suffered TBI, cognitive training for the […]