Dave Brodzinski doesn’t go anywhere without his furry friend, Flynn. A Labrador Retriever with a “brilliantly black, shiny coat,” Flynn has served as Dave’s guide dog for over six years now. “He allows me to show people that I’m blind but can still be independent and do things just like everyone else,” Dave said. As […]
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Staples and Surprises of Easterseals’ Summer Camps
Easterseals Crossroads’ summer camp program is frequently a first for kids with disabilities. “It’s not often easy to find camps with opportunities tailored to kids with disabilities,” said Kristyn Greenawald, Easterseals’ manager of camps, respite and school-based services. “That’s what campers and families alike are so excited to find in our camps — their own […]
Keeping Seniors Connected through COVID and Beyond
National Senior Citizens Day is particularly important to recognize this month, as we head toward a major spike in the aging population. According to the World Health Organization, there were 200 million people over 60 years old in 1950; by 2000, that number tripled to nearly 600 million; by 2025, it is estimated there will […]
Remote Support: A Win-Win-Win
In the wake of COVID, remote support has become an even more vital service for people with disabilities. However, it’s somewhat misunderstood and often mistaken for assistive technology. The INDATA Project at Easterseals Crossroads will help people better understand this service with its upcoming online training session, Remote Supports for Independent Living, on August 19. […]
Adapting to the Evolution of Virtual Visits
COVID changed the way all of us communicate, with the halt of in-person interactions giving way to virtual meetings. The INDATA Project’s upcoming training session on May 20 explores online meeting tools for telehealth purposes and how to best accommodate people with disabilities during virtual meetings. “Tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams have been […]
iOS 10: 10 New Accessibility Features
What an exciting week here for the INDATA Project at Easter Seals Crossroads! Apple has just released iOS 10 this week, which is jam packed with new accessibility features. Monday afternoon, I was invited to sit in on interviews for local news channels to try out and discuss these incredible features. Keep on reading to find […]