For individuals who are blind or colorblind, different tasks such as matching clothes, determining the ripeness of fruits and veggies, etc. have proven to be rather difficult. Colorino Color Identifier-Light Detector is a pocket-sized 2-in-1 unit that not only identifies colors but also detects the presence of light. The Colorino can discern and clearly announce up […]
Posts with the Easter Seals Crossroads tag
Monday Tech Tip: Selfie Stick
Wade Wingler, Vice President of Technology and Laura Medcalf, Social Media Content Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads show us a low-tech accommodation using a self stick that allows Laura to use her ID badge to open the door to work. Check it out here:
Circles App for Social Boundaries and Relationships
The Circles App is noted to be an “essential tool for social skills learning, especially for kids, teens, and young adults with special needs, intellectual disabilities, and individuals on the autism spectrum.” The app uses a colorful, interactive relationship graph to teach many areas of social skills. The ultimate goal of the app is to […]
Department Highlight: The Depot
The INDATA Project operates an Equipment Reutilization and Computer Reutilization (ReUse) program where assistive technology equipment is received from donors and given to individuals in the state of Indiana who have a disability. This program takes donations of used CCTV’s, video magnifiers, and computers. The equipment is then sanitized, repaired, and then given to to qualified recipients. […]
Monday Tech Tip: Loopy Cases
Wade Wingler, Vice President of Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us a cell phone case that might be helpful for those with dexterity issues. Check it out here: Click here for more information on Loopy Cases.
PenFriend 2 Voice Labeling System
Individuals who are blind or visually impaired may often need assistance finding specific items around their home or office. The PenFriend 2 is designed to make their lives easier as it is a voice labeling system that allows users to label anything and everything with discreet audio labels in their own voice. The PenFriend 2 is […]