Robots use gyroscopes and accelerometers to monitor their speed, location and to keep track of their position. Now, these technologies are being employed to help those who are blind navigate indoor and outdoor spaces. Helen Knight, a writer for “New Scientist,” wrote about one such system, being developed by Edwige Pissaloux and colleagues at the […]
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Signing off…
When I first started, back in August, I had no idea what the words “assistive technology” meant. Blindly, I accepted the position as a social media intern with the INDATA Project because I could tell my interviewers, Wade and Nikol, loved their work and I wanted in on it. Now, as I write my final […]
Drake Music: breaking down musical barriers
At the heart of one music company is the idea of connecting people with and without disabilities through music locally, nationally and internationally. Drake Music currently operates in the United Kingdom; however, their technology is really cool and totally worth sharing. Since 1988, Drake Music has been working to pioneer programs involving assistive technology and […]
VSA Indiana
For many, participating in the arts is a way to release creative freedom and expression. For individuals living with a disability, the arts can mean so much more. VSA Indiana, formerly Very Special Arts, was founded in 1982 as Arts Unlimiting, and since 1986 has been the state affiliate for VSA, an international program of […]
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 […]
Monday Tech Tip: WorkFlowy.com
Watch as Wade demonstrates how to use workflowy.com. A web-based service that helps keep you organized. 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.