Information from the INDATA Project is now available via podcast! Every Friday, the INDATA Project will release two podcasts featuring new assistive technology projects. The podcasts are available for viewing on the INDATA Project website and on iTunes. The “Assistive Technology Update” is a fast-paced weekly update for AT professionals and enthusiasts. The “Accessibility Minute” is designed […]
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Life Essentials Lifts: a new way to get around
At the age of five, Hubert Von Holten contracted polio, a viral disease that stripped him of major leg function. At the age of 14, and after a loss of function in his leg muscles, Von Holten decided that polio was not going to win. Wanting to find ways to contribute to the family farm, […]
Crash course in hashtags
Following people used to require sneaky initiative and a stealth like presence. Today however, social media sites, like Twitter, make following people not only socially acceptable but a great way to connect with others who have the same interests and goals. Today’s post is dedicated to making the most of your Twitter account, in terms […]
iOS Medical Peripherals: Convenient and Connected
iOS devices and operating systems are taking the world by storm. Whether it’s as simple as an addictive game like “Angry Birds” or something a bit more complex like “HeyTell,” the capabilities of iOS are tested all the time. The newest test comes in the form of health care and what an iOS device can […]
Monday Tech Tip: Compact 5 HD Handheld Video Magnifier
Join Brian Norton as he explores how to use this hand held video magnifier from Optelec. Ideal for those who need magnification on the go, with HD capabilities the image quality is clear, crisp and easy to see. To view Closed Captioning, click on the “CC” in the lower right corner of the video. Having […]
Assistive Technology Update, Easter Seals Crossroads, INDATA News, Podcasts, Tech Tips, Wade Wingler
ATU036 – Assistive Tech and Higher Education (Ron Stewart – AHEAD), Tax preparation for people with disabilities, More Students to Qualify for Disability in K12 schools, iBooks 2 and accessibility, Rock Band-like game for the blind and visually impaired
Podcast: Play in new window | Download http://traffic.libsyn.com/atupdate/ATU020312.mp3 Links: Ron Stewart – AHEAD www.ahead.org Tax Topics – Topic 102 Tax Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities and the Hearing Impaired http://1.usa.gov/A0GtQ9 Why the blind get a tax break. – Slate Magazine http://slate.me/wEpSID Tax Credits and Tax Revenue Initiatives of the Assistive Technology Act Projects – Funding […]