The SquareGlow™ HomeKit is the all-in-one home doorbell and phone alert system. The company that created this amazing device is deaf-owned and aims to serve the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community. How does it work? Users are alerted when they have an incoming landline call, video call or visitors at the door. The device […]
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SIGN-O Entertains While Teaching Sign Language
BINGO! In the U.S., this popular game of chance is played everywhere from charity events to church halls. And while bingo is a fun, social activity to play with family and friends, it can also be used as a learning tool. SIGN-O is a bingo game CD-ROM designed for users to learn American Sign Language […]
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Opening Windows 10 to Everyone
Microsoft’s mission is to “empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.” This kind of inclusivity is especially apparent in the Windows 10 update that launched earlier this summer. The update will vastly improve the system experience for all users, especially those with disabilities. Internally, the Windows accessibility team members refer to […]
Danny Wayne Beemer: A Local Leader On and Off the Air
Many Hoosiers know Danny Wayne Beemer as the velvety voice behind many Terre Haute-based radio programs since the 1990s. What they may not know is the fact that he has been hosting these shows for more than 25 years while having significant vision loss. Beemer not only stands as a role model with his impressive […]
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Carving a Career Path with Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
When Dwana Back thinks about the impact of Easterseals Crossroads’ Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), she recalls one high school student who found his passion through the program. “He was feeling lost before graduation, and he lacked support at home,” said Back, the manager of Pre-ETS at Easterseals. “One of our career coaches helped spark his […]
Create Your Own Music with The Magic Flute
The Magic Flute is for people who love music but can’t physically play instruments. This amazing device gives people with disabilities the chance to make their own music, even if they can’t use their hands. The Magic Flute is an electronic version of a wind instrument played through speakers. Physical challenges aside, those who want […]