We hear with our brain, not our ears. Although soundwaves travel through the ears, it’s the brain that processes and interprets them as electrical signals. It gives them meaning. Hearing is thinking. With hearing loss, our brains work harder to understand information, negatively impacting our mental health. Processing the sounds of everyday life takes up […]
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INDATA on TV: National Disability Employment Awareness Month
In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, check out this WISH-TV interview with Vice President of Adult Services Brian Norton. [jwplayer mediaid=”77414″] Norton’s testimony serves as an insightful reminder of the value that people with disabilities can add to the workplace — from providing diverse perspectives and reaching new demographics to bringing about accommodations […]
Imagine More with Meta AI
Imagine standing on a street corner with your grandfather and being able to see what the area looked like when he was your age. Or maybe you’re in the backyard with your daughter, trying to envision a playhouse in the big oak tree. Meta AI can turn these dreams into realities. On track to become […]
Highlighting Deaf Hoosiers
Did you know the Indiana School for the Deaf was the first state school in the nation to provide tuition-free — and bilingual — education for deaf students? And that its founder, William Willard, was the first deaf person in America to establish a school for the deaf? Did you know that former Indiana Fever […]
INDATA on TV: Assistive Back-to-School Supplies
Director of Assistive Technology Josh Anderson recently brought some assistive school supplies to Fox 59’s Indy Now.
Increasing Mobility with the Air Hawk Electric Foldable Wheelchair
For individuals with mobility impairments, access to reliable and versatile mobility aids is crucial. Mobility is not just about physical movement; it’s integral to one’s independence, self-esteem and overall quality of life. Traditional wheelchairs, while effective, often come with limitations such as bulkiness, difficulty in transportation and lack of versatility. This is where the […]