Assistive Technology and Higher Education: How One Man Learned to use Both (Part 1)

After the success of our Higher Education and Assistive Technology (HEAT) Training (you can view the archived video of this training at www.livestream.com/indata), we thought it was appropriate that we hear from one of our favorite guest bloggers, Derek Daniel. In case you have a case of the Tuesday mornings, let us refresh your memory. […]

A suite of new applications

It’s no secret that we here at the INDATA Project at Easter Seals Crossroads love Apple products and believe they enhance our lives on a daily basis, but that doesn’t mean we can’t show other awesome products some love. Recently, Sprint announced its release of a new effort to make the Android more user friendly […]

Bye-bye wheelchairs

Sooner than we think, wheelchairs may begin to be a thing of the past. One company, Ekso Bionics to be exact, is rethinking how people confined to wheelchairs may be able to move again, trading in the wheels for a pair of robotic legs. Through partnerships with UC Berkley, research grants from the Department of […]

Typing strategies for people with Dyslexia

For many, living with dyslexia is a challenge that presents itself on a daily basis. However, with new advances in technology and a deeper understanding of the condition, people living with dyslexia now have options that can help them learn to make sense of the words they perceive. While the standard keyboard may not be […]

Push it to the limit, no matter what

Many people would agree that life is what you make of it. Our attitudes and dispositions affect how we go about our lives just as much as our physical ability to do so does. No Barriers USA is one organization that begs to answer the question, no matter your age, state of mind or ability, […]