As we recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) this October, we should note that statistics still show only 22% of people with disabilities are currently employed. As Vice President of Adult Services Brian Norton said: “Many employers still have a tendency to think accommodations for people with disabilities will be expensive and a hardship […]
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INDATA on TV: School Tools for Fall Semester
School has been back in session for a bit, but students are entering that time when tests become more difficult and more in-depth projects pop up. Fortunately, Vice President of Adult Services Brian Norton has some helpful tools for this time of year. Check out his appearance on Fox 59’s Indy Now for a breakdown […]
Monday Tech Tip: Glean
During the 2024 ATIA Conference, Lee Chambers from Glean showed us Glean which is a note taking tool, which records class and allows you to add notes to create a study resource. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Glean.
ATU699 – Relay Conference Captioning with Greg Gantt
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guest: Greg Gantt – Community Relations Manager – InTRAC Website: www.relayindiana.com —————————— If you have an AT question, […]
Everything the Guide Dog Can Do, But with Technology
According to the International Guide Dog Federation, humans have been relying on dogs for help for thousands of years, with the first systematic attempt to train dogs to aid blind people happening around 1780 in Paris. According to estimates, about two percent of people who are blind or visually impaired in the U.S. have guide […]
Monday Tech Tip: CECO- Conductive Education
During the 2024 ATIA Conference, Dr. Krisztina Weiszhaupt, from CECO showed us one of the tools they use for their conductive education method for people with neurological motor disabilities to increase physical independence and strength. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about CECO.