When it comes to calling for help in an emergency, calling 9-1-1 has always been “Option A.” Service is expected to be not only quick, but efficient and safe. Most get it. However, if you are unable to speak due to injury or unconsciousness or are hard of hearing or deaf, help may be harder […]
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Monday Tech Tip: INDATA Depot Tour and Information
Today INDATA intern, Anne Carpenter, shows you around the INDATA Depot, the building that stores all of the donated equipment. She also explains how to receive items you may need or donate items that you no longer use. To view Closed Captioning, click on the “CC” in the lower right corner of the video. Having […]
Easter Seals Crossroads, INDATA News, Loan Library, Podcasts, Products and Devices, Services, Wade Wingler
Friday Podcast: Second Life, iRobot, Client Assistance Programs, App for Cortical Visual Impairment and more!
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 […]
Life Essentials Lifts: a new way to get around
At the age of five, Hubert Von Holten contracted polio, a viral disease that stripped him of major leg function. At the age of 14, and after a loss of function in his leg muscles, Von Holten decided that polio was not going to win. Wanting to find ways to contribute to the family farm, […]
Crash course in hashtags
Following people used to require sneaky initiative and a stealth like presence. Today however, social media sites, like Twitter, make following people not only socially acceptable but a great way to connect with others who have the same interests and goals. Today’s post is dedicated to making the most of your Twitter account, in terms […]
iOS Medical Peripherals: Convenient and Connected
iOS devices and operating systems are taking the world by storm. Whether it’s as simple as an addictive game like “Angry Birds” or something a bit more complex like “HeyTell,” the capabilities of iOS are tested all the time. The newest test comes in the form of health care and what an iOS device can […]