Lexercise: A Tool use to Screen Students for Dyslexia

Lexercise is a free, web-based tool that parents, teachers, physicians and clinicians can use to screen children for Dyslexia. It’s recommended for students ages six or older.  The free online test determines whether your child is having trouble reading or processing words. Lexercise combines two types of assessments to provide the most accurate results. It […]

Friday Podcast: Job Accomodation Network (Dr. Beth Loy), Braille Smartphone Interface, A Car for the Blind and Social Security Benefits and Employment

Information from the INDATA Project is now available via podcast! Every Friday, the INDATA Project will release two podcasts featuring new assistive technology projects. The podcasts are available for viewing on the INDATA Project website and on iTunes. The “Assistive Technology Update” is a fast-paced weekly update for AT professionals and enthusiasts. The “Accessibility Minute” is designed […]

“Stander – Live the Longer Life You Love”

There is no place like home. But for some senior citizens, home is no longer a place that is safe or accessible due to their age, mobility issues or sickness. One company is seeking to change this. “Stander” is a company specializing in mobility solutions for the home and daily life. Whether it be a […]

Friday Podcast: AT and Higher Education, Tax Prep, iBooks2 and accessiblity and GPS as Assistive Technology

Information from the INDATA Project is now available via podcast! Every Friday, the INDATA Project will release two podcasts featuring new assistive technology projects. The podcasts are available for viewing on the INDATA Project website and on iTunes. The “Assistive Technology Update” is a fast-paced weekly update for AT professionals and enthusiasts. The “Accessibility Minute” is designed […]

Assistive Technology and Higher Education: How One Man Learned to use Both (Part 2)

Yesterday, Derek shared with us some of the most important realizations he came to while learning to be a blind college freshman. We learned that college campuses are inconsistent and confusing at times, loneliness is a very real emotion and good help is hard to find. Read on to learn the last two of Derek’s […]