A little while ago, I wrote about how you can set up your very own multi-sensory room. Sensory rooms benefit individuals with autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, and much more. However, creating your own sensory room can cost thousands of dollars! If you’re looking for a more affordable solution for your home, check out the […]
Posts with the Brian Norton tag
Top 5 Posts from 2016
With the New Year ringing in in just a few short days, I would like to take time to revisit our top five blog posts from 2016. Did you know the INDATA Project publishes at least 3 blog posts each week!? That means we write more than 156 blog posts each year! Instead of revisiting every single post, […]
CARE BOX Subscription Program
Subscription boxes are a fun way to receive new products bi-weekly, monthly, and more! One of my more recent Accessibility Minute podcasts covers the Spectrum Toy Store. The Spectrum Toy Store is specifically designed for individuals with developmental disabilities. It recently opened in Chicago, but the website features an online catalogue including many of their […]
Apps, Communication, Computers, INDATA News, Independent Living, Learning Disabilities, Personal Care, Products and Devices, Toys
Ideas for Assistive Technology Holiday Shopping
The latest Assistive Technology Update podcast is now out, and in keeping with the holiday spirit it focuses on shopping ideas and available help. Click here to access the podcast. This is actually the second part of the sixth annual holiday assistive technology shopping episode. If you missed part one, you can access it by […]
Monday Tech Tip: BeWarned App for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, shows us an app called BeWarned app, which is a platform app for people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. This app has 4 features: Sound Monitor, Connect, Dance, and Emergency Call. Check it out here: For more information on BeWarned: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bewarned-app-for-deaf-hard/id990607348?mt=8
Z-Brush Sensory Toothbrush
If you have a child with sensory issues, then you probably already know how a simple task (e.g. brushing teeth) is anything but simple. ARK Therapeutics acknowledges such difficulties and has developed specific tools for them. ARK Therapeutics is a family company founded by speech-language pathologist, Debbie Lowsky. She and her engineer husband founded the company […]