Being able to communicate clearly helps to define us as individuals; it gives us our personality, expresses our thoughts and creates relationships with friends and family. However, ALS often robs an individual of this distinctly human capability. Lacking the ability to speak is often the ultimate form of isolation for a person living with ALS, […]
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Bionic contact lenses, not just a thing of the future
In the future, contacts may not only help to make the world around us clearer, in fact, they could usher in a new generation of augmented reality. Scientists are developing a lens that would actually project a holographic image in front of the eye. Yep, just like the terminator and his bionic eye, these lenses […]
Winter weather tips
Baby it’s cold outside! Before you get caught up in the magic of the season, it’s important to remember that in addition to the holiday festivities, the snow and the lights of the winter season, comes ice, wind and potentially dangerous conditions. We, here at the INDATA Project, thought it might be helpful to give […]
Fun for all
Since it’s opening over a year ago in San Antonio, TX, more than 130,000 people from 20 countries have visited Morgan’s Wonderland, the world’s first amusement park serving those in the special needs community. The $32 million facility is completely accessible. One ride, for example, is an off-road adventure where visitors sit in vehicles designed […]
Senators propose Down Syndrome research funding
In the United States, 400,000 individuals are living with Down syndrome, yet funding to further the research for the most common single cause of human birth defects is low and two senators are making a point to change that. Sen. Sherrod Brown and Sen. Susan Collins proposed two bills that would allocate $6million annually to […]
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Friday Podcast
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” […]