What: A “Demo Day” featuring devices that assist people with autism. When: Thursday, August 5, 2010 Where: Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center, 3701 Bellemeade Ave., in Evansville, Indiana. Why: The “Demo Day” gives individuals who make an appointment the opportunity to experience an abbreviated one-on-one device demonstration, during which they learn how assistive technology can increase independence […]
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New Microsoft Accessibility Website
Microsoft is pleased to announce the new Microsoft Accessibility Website which was recently redesigned and released. A key goal of the website is to make it easier to find information either by product name or by type of content such as Tutorials, Guides, and Centers. The website features information about different types of assistive technology […]
GW Micro Presents the BookSense DS
The BookSense DS is the only book player to have an OLED (organic light emitting diode) display. An OLED display can be used to produce higher contrast ratios to help those with low vision. This new device has the accessibility to read books and word documents, play music, read DAISY textbooks, and play material from […]
Assistive Technology Helps ESL Students
A 4th grade teacher in Montgomery Public Schools in Maryland found a struggle between what her students were expected to gain from reading and what they actually understood. She found the biggest challenge to be apparent among the English Language Learners and English as a Second Language Learners in that they were able to read […]
Gadget Camp- Hosted by INDATA and Easter Seals Crossroad Recap
What: Gadget Camp- an all-day, week-long camp for kids ages 10-16 that use augmentative communication devices. When: June 28- July 2, 2010 Where: Butler University, Indianapolis INDATA and Easter Seals Crossroads is proud to stay we have completed a successful week of Gadget Camp this past week with ten wonderful kids! Camp helped students to […]
INDATA Project to Host Demo Day on Autism
What: A “Demo Day” featuring devices that assist people with autism. When: Friday, July 16, 2010 Where: Easter Seals ARC, 4919 Coldwater Road Fort Wayne, Indiana Why: The “Demo Day” gives individuals who make an appointment the opportunity to experience an abbreviated one-on-one device demonstration, during which they learn how assistive technology can increase independence […]