Screenshot of Almost Blindness art by Ben Fox

Monday Tech Tip: The Blind Canvas Project

During the 2024 ATIA Conference, Ben Fox, Founder of the BlindCan Film Festival, talked about BlindCan, which is an annual film festival that celebrates what individuals who are blind CAN do. Anyone who is blind or has a registered disability can submit their films for the festival. He also spoke about the Blind Canvas Project, […]

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Monday Tech Tip: AngelSense GPS Tracker

During the 2024 ATIA Conference, Katalin Daigle showed us the AngelSense, which is a GPS tracking device with assistive speakerphone, live monitoring and proactive alerting that provides remote support for loved ones with special needs to increase safety and independence. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about AngelSense.

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Monday Tech Tip: ViewPlus Braille Embossers

During the 2024 ATIA Conference, Dan Gardner from ViewPlus Technologies talks about their embossers that provide a tactile graphic for individuals who are blind and shows us that their embosser can now assign a pattern with with colors to teach individuals who are blind about colors and color mixing. Check it out here: Click here […]

Screenshot of Jill Adlin demonstrating NeuroNode at 2024 ATIA conference

Monday Tech Tip: NeuroNode

During the 2024 ATIA Conference, Jill Adlin from Control Bionics showed us the NeuroNode, which is a wireless, wearable sensor thatgives users the ability to use bioelectric signals or spatial movements to access a computer, phone, tablet, and more. Check it out here: Click here for more details about the NeuroNode.

Making accommodations for people with disabilities benefits employees of all abilities.

Tools for Talent

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 […]

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 […]