Her mom is always telling her that she has come full circle. In many ways, Julie Fritz is fulfilling a passion that started 30 years ago when she was studying special education. She knew she wanted to work in that field somehow and about five years ago, Fritz dived head first into something a tad […]
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Friday Podcast: Job Accomodation Network (Dr. Beth Loy), Braille Smartphone Interface, A Car for the Blind and Social Security Benefits and Employment
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 […]
Inclusion in the classroom
Inclusion in the classroom is more than recognizing social justice. The intermingling of students with and without disabilities may actually improve the academic achievements of students. One school in Central Florida thinks so. UCP Bailes in East Orlando is a charter school that was founded for children with disabilities; however, students who have not been […]
Assistive Technology Internet Radio Station Launched
In January, 2012, the INDATA Project at Easter Seals Crossroads launched AssistiveTechnologyRadio.com. This web site streams 24 hours a day, seven days a week and includes all kinds of information about technology designed to increase the independence of people with disabilities. Examples of content include episodes of our flagship podcast “Assistive Technology Update”, our weekly […]
Website seeks justice for handicapped drivers
We’ve all had that day, you know the one; it’s raining, it’s cold, you’re running late, you have 10 minutes to make it to the store before it closes and there is only one parking spot open, the spot reserved for the handicapped. Thinking it’ll just be this one time, promising yourself you will never […]
Assistive Technology and Higher Education: How One Man Learned to use Both (Part 2)
Yesterday, Derek shared with us some of the most important realizations he came to while learning to be a blind college freshman. We learned that college campuses are inconsistent and confusing at times, loneliness is a very real emotion and good help is hard to find. Read on to learn the last two of Derek’s […]