Last night, while I was working hard at online shopping, I visited the Web site for Macy’s Department Store. At the bottom of their home page, it says “Visually Impaired Customers: Download Our New User Assistance Tool.” I was not able to access it from the iPhone so I made note to check it out […]
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Accessing the INDATA Loan Library
One of the most popular questions we receive at INDATA is “How do I get to the loan library?” While the library is physically located at Easter Seals Crossroads, the information is stored on the online database. To access the loan library: 1. Visit www.eastersealstech.com by typing the address in the address bar of your […]
INDATA Receives Award for Assistive Technology Video
INDATA recently received word that the video, “Connecting the Dots,” won the Organization Contribution award from the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA). All of the Like I Can videos were entered in the ATIA Youtube contest, where videos submitted contained information about assistive technology and various types of disabilities. “Nicholas’ Story” and “Tom’s Story” were […]
Keeping Indiana Green, One Computer at a Time
Everyone is trying to be environmentally friendly these days. “Green” options are everywhere, meaning people can choose to switch to energy saving light bulbs, print less paper at work, or take part in recycling efforts. Here at INDATA, our green efforts come from the refurbished computer program. The process is quite simple: Businesses, other non-profits, […]
What is Assistive Technology?
This is Wikipedia‘s definition of assistive technology: Assistive technology (AT) is a generic term that includes assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities and includes the process used in selecting, locating, and using them. This is true, right? Yes, but AT goes so much further than that! While working at Easter Seals Crossroads, we […]
Indiana State Vision Expo Recap
This past Saturday was the annual State Vision Expo, held at the Indiana State Library in downtown Indianapolis. According to their Web site, over 650 people attended this year’s event, making it the largest low-vision convention in the Midwest! Easter Seals Crossroads had a booth to inform individuals of INDATA’s services. Sara Croft, Education and […]