Friday Podcast: Parks and Recreation Accessibility (Ray Bloomer, National Center on Accessibility), Accessible Golf

Information from the INDATA Project is now available via podcast! Every Friday, the INDATA Project will release two podcasts featuring new assistive technology projects. The podcasts are available for viewing on the INDATA Project website and on iTunes. The “Assistive Technology Update” is a fast-paced weekly update for AT professionals and enthusiasts. The “Accessibility Minute” is designed […]

Assistive Technology Products Disguised as Toys

Believe it or not, some assistive technology products are cleverly disguised as toys. These products teach kids with disabilities and let them have fun too! Thousands of these types of products exist and I’ve chosen a few to share with you. Enjoy! Photo Puzzles These puzzles are great resources for children with autism. Kids find […]

Monday Tech Tip: BuzzCards

http://youtu.be/Xw2Y2g9ovg8 Watch as Wade Wingler demonstrates iPhone app, BuzzCards, that assists people who are Deaf or hearing impaired. Having trouble viewing the video? Click here! Click here to visit our archived videos. To view Closed Captioning, click on the “CC” in the lower right corner of the video.

BuzzCards from Sorenson

At the INDATA Project, we’re crazy for Apple products and love researching the newest apps in assistive technology. My latest find is a free app for the iPhone called BuzzCards from Sorenson. It’s designed for the people with hearing impairments and allows them to communicate more easily with people who do not know sign language. […]

Lexercise: A Tool use to Screen Students for Dyslexia

Lexercise is a free, web-based tool that parents, teachers, physicians and clinicians can use to screen children for Dyslexia. It’s recommended for students ages six or older.  The free online test determines whether your child is having trouble reading or processing words. Lexercise combines two types of assessments to provide the most accurate results. It […]