Indiana continues to grow in accessibility. The Zionsville Town Council recently approved the creation of an advisory committee on disability. With roughly 19% of Indiana’s population composed of people with disabilities, this committee will be serving a statistical average of 6,000 Zionsville residents. Zionsville officials, such as District 24 State Rep. Becky Cash, are pushing […]
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Gemini and the Future of AI
We’re far from the days of using AI for driving directions or the occasional weather report. Thanks to advances in AI, our phones are now our daily assistants, helping us research, brainstorm, make grocery lists or explore the most complex questions — like the meaning of life itself. Gemini 2.0 is Google’s largest and most […]
ClearView GO Offers Compact Option for Desktop Video Magnifier
According to the American Foundation for the Blind, around 65 percent of low vision users prefer to use electronic magnifiers like video magnifiers to assist with reading and viewing materials. The World Health Organization estimates that 2.2 billion people worldwide are living with some form of visual impairment, so video magnifiers can provide a solution […]
RYAN, the Robot You Always Need
Believe it or not, the image above is not from a science-fiction film. This is a senior working with DreamFace Technologies’ social robot, Ryan, which is proving to enhance mood, reduce cognitive decline and improve mobility for older adults — among other benefits. Through artificial intelligence, Ryan is able to recognize emotions, engage socially and […]
The 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
With gift-giving season just around the corner, INDATA is releasing its annual holiday gift guide podcast on Black Friday this week. The 2024 episode features a panel of our assistive technology specialists talking about products our clients have enjoyed that could bring holiday cheer to your loved ones this year. Listed below are a few […]
A Veterans Day Highlight
In honor of Veterans Day this week, here are a few resources for veterans with disabilities living in Indiana … Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST): Whether they’re injured in the line of duty or simply experiencing the side effects of aging, vision loss is a common issue for veterans. If eligible for Veterans Affairs’ healthcare coverage, […]