Podcast: Play in new window | Download Show Notes Hi folks. Welcome to “Accessibility Minute”, your weekly look at Assisitive Technology—those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs. Many people have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. With that disease often comes vision […]
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Flood and Water Temperature Detectors for People with Dementia
People who have dementia may have trouble detecting the height of water in a bathtub. This could lead unnecessary damage to a person’s home or even injuring themselves. Here’s a short list of assistive technology devices that can help make life more safe. Starfish Bath Alarm This device sucks to the side of the bathtub. You […]
LITTLE Step-by-Step Communicator with Levels
The LITTLE Step-by-Step Communication with Levels is designed for people to program messages to correspond with planned activities. With this device you have pre-recorded series of message sequences. This is ideal for use at specific times during the day. Example of recordings include phrases like “May I go to the bathroom?” or a recording to help […]
iPhone Maps for the Blind
People who are blind can use iPhones as assistive technology. A new accessory can turn iPhones into a map for the blind. Relying on headphones may cause the user to miss auditory clues in the world around them. For example, if you’re wearing headphones, you may miss the car horn honking as you cross the […]
Monday Tech Tip:Virtual On Line Training (VOLT) at Easter Seals Crossroads
Wade Wingler, Director of Assistive Technology and Brian Norton, Manager of Clinical Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads discuss the new Virtual On Line Training (VOLT) program. Having trouble viewing the video-click here.
Apps, Apps, Apps Training — ONE HOUR DELAY
A Message from INDATA (Indiana Assistive Technology Act) Project: Hi, folks! We will have the Apps, Apps, Apps! training today. We will work on a one-hour delay to allow extra time for people to travel. With the 1 hour delay schedule we will begin registration at 9:30 am and the training will begin at 10:00am. […]