Exploring Intag: The World’s Only Global Speech Interface

For those with repetitive strain injuries, limited or no hand use, difficulty memorizing commands or little time to train on more difficult speech control software, the new Intag Speech Interface is priceless. By breaking down the barriers of accessibility online, this easy-to-use interface allows users to control more applications, programs and surf the internet like […]

Consumer Highlight: Thomas Kramer

I met with Thomas Kramer at the the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Logistical Support Center/Centralized Sign Shop office on the east side of Indianapolis. Thomas has been a sign operation supervisor for 10 years. He oversees the sign shop that makes the signs for all state roads and interstates throughout the state of Indiana. It was […]

Consumer Highlight: Alina Willing

I visited Alina at her home in Winona Lake, Indiana. I met with Alina to talk about her experience receiving an assistive technology evaluation and training through Easterseals Crossroads (ESC). Alina invited me to sit in her living room and I learned a little about her life and how she came to receive services from […]

Consumer Highlight: Fred Fulkerson- “Scared of Technology?” “Use it anyway!” 

I met with Fred in his office to learn about how assistive technology assisted him in getting his dream job. He told me, “my story is almost a rags to riches story. I went from washing dishes to having my own office and a driver.” Fred has been blind since birth. His optic nerves never […]

Consumer Highlight: Gabrielle Books

I had the opportunity to meet with Gabrielle at her last appointment with her assistive technology specialist, Jim Rinehart, in her home in Elkart, Indiana. Jim is an Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads. He has been working with Gabrielle since the beginning of her freshman school year of college. Gabrielle is a freshman at […]

Consumer Highlight: Karen Carichoff

I got the opportunity to go out with David Frye, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads, and observe one of his last appointments with Karen Carichoff. Karen is working with David to go over any issues she has since he recommended, installed, and trained her on Dragon Naturally Speaking. Dragon Naturally Speaking is speech […]