Enhanced Vision, America’s leading manufacturer of electronic magnifying devices for the visually impaired, has launched a flexible solution that will bring independence to many people currently struggling with various low vision conditions including Macular Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa or Stargardt’s disease. The Transformer USB is a 3-in-1 Computer Compatible Portable Electronic Magnifier that has an intuitive […]
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EVENT: INSOURCE Special Education Workshops for Parents & Professionals
During the month of December, INSOURCE will be offering a series of special education workshops for parents and professionals who work with special needs children. Since 1975, the Indiana Resource Center for Families with Special Needs or INSOURCE has provided service to Indiana’s families of infants, toddlers, children, youth and young adults with disabilities. INSOURCE […]
HollyRod Foundation Donating iPads to Nonverbal Children Who Have Autism
The HollyRod Foundation is donating Apple iPads to children who have autism and are either nonverbal or have severe difficulty communicating. According to the foundation, one in every 110 kids has been diagnosed with Autism, and 25% of those may never develop verbal communication. Fortunately, the iPad in combination with special software can give many […]
Tech Tip Monday: Atomic Learning ATIA Chicago, 2010
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EVENT: Sensory Friendly Screening of Disney’s Tangled
What: A sensory friendly showing of Disney’s Tangled 2D presented by Goodrich Quality Theaters. When: Saturday, December 4 at 9:15am Where: Hamilton 16 IMAX in Noblesville, IN. Who Should Attend: Families with children who have special needs. The “Lights Up, Sound Down. Lights Up, Sound Down” event gives families with children who have special needs […]
Indianapolis Museum of Art Focuses on Visitors with Disabilities
The Indianapolis Museum of Art is making a positive effort to make the museum more available and user friendly to individuals who are blind or have low vision. They have formed a focus group with Art Beyond Sight and are looking for roughly ten participants to come to the museum on Wednesday, December 8 at 6pm. […]