Did you know – The World Health Organization estimates more than 161 million people worldwide have a visual impairment. Of these, 37 million are blind and 124 million have low vision. Carol Girt, Loan Library Specialist, will be in Fort Wayne, Indiana on January 14 to demonstrate assistive technology devices for people with low vision. […]
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Training: Resources for Cerebral Palsy
WHAT: Assistive Technology and Cerebral Palsy training sponsored by the INDATA Project at Easter Seals Crossroads WHEN: Friday, February 19, 2010, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Easter Seals Crossroads, 4740 Kingsway Drive, Indianapolis IN 46205 WHY: This FREE assistive technology training program is for anyone interested in learning more about the diagnosis of cerebral […]
Assistive Technology has Something for Everyone
Assistive technology comes in many shapes and sizes. It can be high tech computer software, or very low tech tools, such as a magnifying glass. These items are not restricted to any one group; all kinds of people can gain independence from using assistive technology. There are technologies that can help with hearing loss, mobility […]
Playing Around with Accessible Games
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadGames are a necessary part of human development. They encourage interactions with others, provide opportunities to work on teams, teach the importance of following rules, and perhaps most importantly they build problem solving skills. Not to mention, they are a fun way to take a break from work or school! Think about one […]
Free Microsoft Accessibility Training
Easter Seals Crossroads is offering a free training session for anyone interested in learning how to use the accessibility features built into Microsoft Windows. Learn how to change the screen resolution, use the SoundSentry, change the font size, adjust speed, and much more. Get the most out of your computer by making it easy to use […]
Video Relay Service lets Hearing Impaired Communicate Naturally
Multiple communication systems have been invented for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. You may have heard of a few, such as TTY, where a hearing impaired person types their message and it is then read by an operator to the hearing person on the other end. Similar systems exist with variations depending […]