INDATA Receives Award for Assistive Technology Video

INDATA recently received word that the video, “Connecting the Dots,” won the Organization Contribution award from the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA).  All of the Like I Can videos were entered in the ATIA Youtube contest, where videos submitted contained information about assistive technology and various types of disabilities. “Nicholas’ Story” and “Tom’s Story” were […]

Keeping Indiana Green, One Computer at a Time

Everyone is trying to be environmentally friendly these days.  “Green” options are everywhere, meaning people can choose to switch to energy saving light bulbs, print less paper at work, or take part in recycling efforts.  Here at INDATA, our green efforts come from the refurbished computer program.  The process is quite simple: Businesses, other non-profits, […]

What is Assistive Technology?

This is Wikipedia‘s definition of assistive technology: Assistive technology (AT) is a generic term that includes assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities and includes the process used in selecting, locating, and using them. This is true, right? Yes, but AT goes so much further than that! While working at Easter Seals Crossroads, we […]

Indiana State Vision Expo Recap

This past Saturday was the annual State Vision Expo, held at the Indiana State Library in downtown Indianapolis. According to their Web site, over 650 people attended this year’s event, making it the largest low-vision convention in the Midwest! Easter Seals Crossroads had a booth to inform individuals of INDATA’s services.  Sara Croft, Education and […]

Assistive Technology Turns “Can’t” into “Can”

Last year INDATA worked with Fusework Studios to create the Like I Can videos, seen on likeican.com.  Each video focuses on an individual who uses assistive technology in their life for either school, work or daily living.  Check out this captioned video that summarizes how Easter Seals Crossroads and INDATA work together in getting a […]