If you’re looking for a smartphone that is designed specifically for individuals who are visually impaired, check out the SmartVision2 Premium. The SmartVision 2 Premium is “the only Android 6.0 smartphone with a full panel of applications dedicated to those with visual impairments.” The device was carefully crafted to maximize the ease-of-use for individuals who […]
Posts with the Easterseals Crossroads tag
TeachTown – Exceptional Solutions for Exceptional Students
A handful of my colleagues recently went to Orlando, Florida for the annual ATIA (Assistive Technology Industry Association) conference. The ATIA conference is “the world’s most extensive assistive technology conference showcasing international excellence in the field.” I always love hearing all about the conference and the myriad of products and services available for individuals with […]
NeuroNode – EMG assistive technology device
Electromyography, more commonly known as EMG, is “the measurement of electrical activity associated with the activation of a muscle group as detected by non-invasive electrodes on the surface of the skin…” The NeuroNode takes EMG technology and transforms it into an assistive communication and control device for individuals living with paralysis and loss of speech. […]
Monday Tech Tip: O6-Free Your Eyes
Belva Smith, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us 06-Free Your Eyes device that allows you to control your phone without looking and how this is helpful for people who are blind or have low vision. Check it out here:
Squease Pressure Vest
Pressure vests are calming tools for individuals with autism, ADHD, sensory integration disorders and more. According to SpecialNeeds.com, “Pressure vests provide proprioceptive feedback to a child with a sensory processing disorder. Proprioceptors are sensors that aid in a child’s sensation of gravity and body movement, and proper functioning of these sensors is essential for accurate […]
Tony Faucett – Volunteer of the Year
In addition to our blogs, podcasts, and equipment lending library, the INDATA Project also offers a device reutilization program through the INDATA Depot. The program takes donated equipment (laptops, computers, CCTVs, etc.) and refurbishes them to give away to Hoosiers with disabilities. Volunteers play a big role in refurbishing this equipment. The INDATA Project would […]