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 […]
Posts with the assistive technology tag
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.
Can People with Disabilities Get Help from … Polly the Parrot?
For many individuals with neurological disabilities and disorders, traditional communication methods can be challenging or even impossible. This is where Polly, by Parrots Medical Assistant AI, revolutionizes the way individuals with disabilities connect and communicate with the world around them. Parrots AI asks the question: “How many brilliant minds remain undiscovered by the world simply […]
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.