For this week’s Tech Tip, assistive technology specialist Anna Leung is going to show us three GPS options for the visually impaired. One is a device called the Trekker Breeze by Humanware. The other two are iOS apps called LookTel Breadcrumbs and Seeing Assistant. Check this out!
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HeadMouse Extreme
For individuals with limited hand and arm mobility, operating a standard computer mouse and keyboard proves to be quite the challenge. Fortunately, there are many assistive devices available to help said individuals operate their computer or alternative and augmentative communication device. One example of these available technologies is the HeadMouse Extreme. The HeadMouse Extreme replaces […]
10 Apps for Children with Learning and Attention Issues
Technology has opened up a whole new world for individuals with a myriad of learning disabilities. It’s made practicing academic skills more exciting with educational games, in addition to making the classroom more accessible overall with apps like SnapType. Several educational professionals have noted the advantages of these applications and more, and have set out to […]
Dream Big Dreams with Limbitless Solutions!
First thing’s first… Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ♣ It is a beautiful day here in Indianapolis. The birds are singing and the winter ground has thawed just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! You know what that means, right? It’s warm enough to lay marshmallow Lucky Charms on the grass as bait for a leprechaun! I remember setting small green traps when I […]
Tech Tip: Leap Motion
For today’s Tech Tip, Wade Wingler, director of assistive technology here at the INDATA Project, introduces us to Leap Motion. The Leap Motion Controller senses how you move your hands and allows you to point, wave, reach and pick something up on your computer screen. Check this out! To learn more on this “handy” device, […]
Spring Forward with the Apple Watch!
Apple unveiled its first ever wearable back in September at its iPhone 6 event, and on Monday, the Cupertino company finally revealed more details on the highly-anticipated Apple Watch, including pricing and the release date! What else does the smartwatch have to offer and how can you operate it? Let’s spring forward with more details! […]