The Indiana State Fair is in full swing, running now through August 18. To make sure people of all abilities have fun, the Indiana Farmers Coliseum offers several services in accordance with ADA standards at the fairgrounds. Assisted Listening Devices (ALD) Headsets and receivers connected to the Coliseum’s ADA-approved ALD audio system are available for […]
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2024 ATIA Conference Tech Tips
The last week in January several members of our team attended the 2024 ATIA Conference in Orlando, Florida. This is a conference where people gather with vendors, practitioners, and people with disabilities to learn, network, and share the latest and greatest in the world of assistive technology. Our very own Brian Norton, VP of Adult […]
Staples and Surprises of Easterseals’ Summer Camps
Easterseals Crossroads’ summer camp program is frequently a first for kids with disabilities. “It’s not often easy to find camps with opportunities tailored to kids with disabilities,” said Kristyn Greenawald, Easterseals’ manager of camps, respite and school-based services. “That’s what campers and families alike are so excited to find in our camps — their own […]
Ordinary Items, Extraordinary Solutions
The title of Dr. Therese Willkomm’s forthcoming book concisely describes what she does — “Make Stuff and Love People.” Dr. Willkomm, the director of New Hampshire’s State Assistive Technology Program with the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), has spent more than 25 years creating assistive technology solutions for people with […]
Everyone Can Shine in iCan Bike Camp
The harsh winter sweeping across the Hoosier state is slowly but surely coming to a close. The sun is peeking out of the clouds, and summer is just around the corner. Few warm weather pastimes rival riding a bike. The sense of freedom, the feeling of the summer breeze blowing through your hair, the excitement […]
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The INDATA Project’s Ability Round Table Supports Resource Groups
Earlier this year, the INDATA Project at Easterseals Crossroads launched a series of learning opportunities to discuss strategies and resources for the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace. And it will continue in the new year with a new format, a new time and new topics! This series, the Ability Round Table, brings […]