Blind and visually impaired students get the most out of science laboratories

Very few students who are blind or visually impaired have been able to actively contribute to the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) simply because laboratories, data and experiments are sight driven and rely on observations. However, GW Micro is seeking to change this. The new collaborative effort between GW Micro and Independence […]

GW Micro – Window Eyes

With the evolution and progress of screen reader technology, it seems that they get more and more sophisticated all the time, Window Eyes from GW Micro is no exception. “Window-Eyes gives total control over what you hear and how you hear it. Plus, with its enhanced Braille support that control is extended to what you […]

Summertime Fun For All: Part II

Placing your child in the hands of others can be tense for lots of reasons, especially if your child is on the autism spectrum. However, with a little advance preparation and discussion with camp counselors and supervisors, you will be able to drive away knowning your child will have a fun day filled with friends […]

Summertime Fun For All: Part I

Summer is just around the corner and many parents are wondering what activites their child, who is on the autism spectrum, can do. Well the answer might be easier than you think, they can do just about anything. If a child on the spectrum is in a traditional school setting, why shouldn’t he or she […]

Friday Podcast: The Blind Film Critic (Tommy Edison), Closing the Gap Call for Papers, iBrain with Stephen Hawking, Maximize your Macbook battery life, Color identifiers vis apps

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” […]

Monday Tech Tip: MiniMax Portable Video Magnifier

Watch as Greg Blackman demonstrates how to use the MiniMax portable video magnifier from Reinecker. Having trouble viewing the video? Click here! Click here to visit our archived videos. To view Closed Captioning, click on the “CC” in the lower right corner of the video.