The Daily for the iPad

Rumor has it that News Corporation CEO and philanthropist Rupert Murdoch has lent his support and money to a fantastic assisstive technology tool! Well, while that might not be inherently true, Murdoch has spent a great deal of time and money helping create and produce The Daily, an interactive newspaper, for the Apple iPad. Although not expressly […]

VSA Presents an Opportunity for Artists with Disabilities

VSA Arts (Very Special Arts), the international organization on arts and disabilities, is calling for submissions from artists with disabilities for the upcoming exhibition, Shift. The inspiration for this exhibition is the belief that every life contains moments of change. Shift seeks to investigate those moments that alter the direction of a person’s path and create a new […]

IRS Provides Assistance for People with Disabilities

Hundreds of the most popular federal tax forms and publications are available for download from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for individuals with a visual impairment. These products range from talking tax forms to Braille formats, and are accessible using screen reading software, refreshable Braille displays and voice recognition software. Click on the links below […]

Get Involved in Disability Awareness Month

March is fast approaching. There is a lot to look forward to: warmer weather (fingers crossed), St. Patrick’s Day parades and parties,  and the  March Madness NCAA basketball tournament. But there is one more reason to be excited for the third month of the year. March is Disability Awareness Month! Each March, the Indiana Governor’s Council for […]

SureHands Lift and Care Systems for Independent Living

For individuals with limited mobility, every moment of every day can be a struggle. Whether you are trying to  make it downstairs to eat breakfast, get into the bathroom to prepare for the day, or get into bed at night, certain tasks can be extremely difficult or even impossible if you are incapable walking or […]