Why use Braille? Technological developments are bringing more and more assistance to those who are blind or have visual impairment. A standard iPhone ships with the VoiceOver screen reader app, allowing users to have information read to them. Speech synthesizers, once infamous for their robotic and sometimes difficult-to-understand timbre, have become more and more naturalistic. […]
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GoodRx Helps You Find the “Best Prices” on Prescriptions
Individuals of all ages and abilities often require prescription medications to stay healthy. While some insurances cover these medical expenses, most may require people to pay out of pocket for their medicines. GoodRx is a handy resource that allows individuals to find the cheapest price on specific meds. Insurance companies aren’t helping like they used […]
5 Low Vision Magnifiers from Baum
Baum Inc. has been providing products to individuals with visual impairments for almost 30 years. The CEO, Wolfgang Baum, wrote that they “develop innovative technology solutions that provide independence for people who are blind or visually impaired.” Keep on reading to learn more about five of their low vision products. 5 Low Vision Magnifiers from […]
RE-vibe: Anti-distraction wristband
Staying on task has never been one of my strong suits. (In fact, I’ve already started writing another blog, researched other topics, and replied to emails after starting this post.) As a person with ADHD, staying on task is rare. Personal deadlines and reminders have helped some, but my mind still wanders. Naturally, when I […]
HOVR + Desk Mount/Portable Stand
Are you looking for a way to remain active while sitting at your desk? Developers of the HOVR™ created a product that allows you to do just that! The HOVR is essentially an “undermount” device that can either be freestanding or mount directly to your desk. The idea behind the device is to keep people moving even in the […]
10 accessible gift ideas for individuals who are deaf-blind
At the INDATA Project, we aim to cover a variety of products for individuals of all abilities. While we’ve covered gift ideas for those who are blind, hard of hearing, and more, we’ve yet to offer a list for those who are deaf-blind. LS&S offers a smorgasbord of products for those with vision and hearing impairments. […]