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ATU700 – CITES with Mia Laudato

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guest: Mia Laudato, MSEd – Co-Project Director and Senior Technical Assistant – CITES CITES Website: cites.cast.org CAST Website: […]

The Nobi Lamp

Nobi Lamp Sheds Light on Falls

Falls rank among the leading causes of death for older adults. Even in an assisted living community, seniors are often too far from an emergency button or too disoriented to call for help. The Nobi smart lamp serves as a guardian angel, with optical sensors that give it a clear view of rooms both day […]

Making accommodations for people with disabilities benefits employees of all abilities.

Tools for Talent

As we recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) this October, we should note that statistics still show only 22% of people with disabilities are currently employed. As Vice President of Adult Services Brian Norton said: “Many employers still have a tendency to think accommodations for people with disabilities will be expensive and a hardship […]

INDATA on TV: School Tools for Fall Semester

School has been back in session for a bit, but students are entering that time when tests become more difficult and more in-depth projects pop up. Fortunately, Vice President of Adult Services Brian Norton has some helpful tools for this time of year. Check out his appearance on Fox 59’s Indy Now for a breakdown […]

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ATU699 – Relay Conference Captioning with Greg Gantt

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guest: Greg Gantt – Community Relations Manager – InTRAC Website: www.relayindiana.com   —————————— If you have an AT question, […]

Polly Parrot

Can People with Disabilities Get Help from … Polly the Parrot?

For many individuals with neurological disabilities and disorders, traditional communication methods can be challenging or even impossible. This is where Polly, by Parrots Medical Assistant AI, revolutionizes the way individuals with disabilities connect and communicate with the world around them. Parrots AI asks the question: “How many brilliant minds remain undiscovered by the world simply […]