Early learners, especially those with special needs, may seldom sit and listen to a story nowadays. Their young minds yearn to learn and interact with their surroundings. Storybook apps have taken storytelling to a whole new level with colorful graphics and fun interactive activities. “A Parcel of Courage” is one such app that tells a heartwarming story […]
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Monday Tech Tip: NuEyes ODG smartglasses for visually impaired
Justin Moore, Co-founder & COO of NuEyes shows us their ODG smart glasses, which is a hands free device for people with visual impairments. Check it out here:
Consumer Highlight: Greg Herron
Greg lost his vision 18 months ago. He started to have problems with his vision right before he was getting married. Greg started visiting the eye doctor when he started having vision issues and the doctors could not figure out what was going on. It was weeks before his wedding when he first started having trouble […]
What’s Next – Visual Prompt App
Individuals with ADHD, autism, or other special needs often benefit from First-Then or Visual Schedule applications. If you’re looking for an app to help explain what happens next, What’s Next is an affordable solution! What’s Next is a “communication tool for caregivers looking after a person with limited or no verbal communication skills. It can be […]
Monday Tech Tip: Adapted Driving Expo-Part 6:Adapted Sedan
On April 15, 2016 The INDATA Project hosted a full day training on Adapted Driving. Each month we will bring you a tech tip on one of the adapted vehicles we had at the Vehicle Expo. In this last one, Mary Follman, O.T. and Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist shows us an adapted sedan. Check it […]
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What’s That You Hear? Podcasting with INDATA
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing Supplies needed: a computer, portable media player or smartphone; a program for listening to MP3 audio files; an Internet connection; and earphones. What are you doing? Listening to a podcast. While podcasting is a relatively new term, its roots date all the way back to the 1980s, first known as […]