As 2011 comes to a close, it’s time to start thinking about the new year ahead. What better way to get excited about some assistive technology than to announce the topics of our full day trainings for 2012? Ladies and gentlemen….the list: 2012 Full Day Trainings: January-Higher Education and Assistive Technology April-Alzheimers/Dementia and Assistive Technology June-Assistive […]
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Free Apple Accessility Training at Easter Seals Crossroads brought to you by INDATA
You have probably noticed by now (or maybe we’ve hidden our enthusiasm well!) that the staff at the INDATA office are a bit crazy about Apple products. We love Mac computers, laptops, iPhones, iPads and iPods. That being said, we are extremely excited about the upcoming free Apple Accessibility Training which will be held at Easter […]
INDATA Intern Finishes 4th in the National Student Advertising Competition
I’m not sure if you noticed or not, but I’m the new intern at Easter Seals Crossroads writing weekly blog posts for INDATA. I will be a senior at Butler University next year and will graduate with a degree in Integrated Communication (that’s just Butler’s fancy way of saying Public Relations and Advertising). This past […]
Mark Wellman has “No Limits” and Inspires through Adaptive Climbing Wall
Mark Wellman doesn’t say the word “limits” unless the word “no” is in front of it. His “No Limits” philosophy on life encourages people to seek new heights and exceed what seems reachable. Wellman began mountain climbing at the age of 12 and continues his passion despite being paralyzed after a severe mountain climbing accident. He […]
Dancing on Wheels Company and School Revolutionizes the Perception of Dance
Mary Verdi-Fletcher became the first professional wheelchair dancer in the United States in 1980. She opened her own company, Dancing on Wheels Company and School, in Cleveland, Ohio and is now celebrating her 30th anniversary season. She was born with Spina Bifida which is a birth defect in which the backbone and spinal canal do […]
Assistive Technology Gives Wounded Warriors a Second Chance
The USA Paralympic Games hosts an annual event, The Warrior Games, for wounded, ill and injured service people. The 2011 Warrior Games will be in Colorado Springs, Colorado from May 16 – May 21. The Games serve as an introduction to Paralympic sports for injured service members. The event aims to empower people and inspire recovery. An […]