Six seconds from now, a cooking-related fire will occur in an American home. In fact, cooking is the number-one cause of home fires in the United States, which cost an average of $35,000 dollars in damages. Don’t fall into one of these statistics. Leaving the stove on is a common household safety hazard known for […]
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You Can Count on Amigo for Clear Vision
Amigo is a fitting name for Enhanced Vision’s new video magnifier, as it’s an easily reliable companion for reading everything from restaurant menus to street signs. This compact, portable device is a simple solution for people with low vision. It consists of an 8-inch LCD display and four tactile, easy-to-use buttons. The plus and minus […]
INDATA’s Accessible Winter Event Guide
Comfortably enjoying winter can be a challenge in Indiana, especially for Hoosiers with disabilities. So, we decided to provide a guide to warm, indoor attractions and easy outside events designed with accessibility in mind. Explore the list below for fun things to do and places to go over the next few chilly months. The Indianapolis […]
New App Opens Up the Dating World
When Jacqueline Child mentioned her disability on dating apps, she often faced negative reactions and outright rejection. She longed to find a platform where she could meet people who understood life with chronic illness and disabilities. So, she decided to make her own. With the help of her sister, Alexa, Jacqueline launched Dateability in 2022, […]
The Science Behind Apple’s AirPods Pro 2
This year, nearly 2.5 billion people are projected to have hearing loss. But recent studies show that only a small percentage of those with hearing impairment actually go as far as having their hearing tested or using hearing aids. Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 earbuds allow users to take a scientifically validated hearing test right from […]
The i-Reader 2 Makes Low-Vision Reading Simple
The power of the i-Reader 2 lies in its simplicity. A desktop scan-and-read device, it’s designed to allow the utmost ease of use for blind and low-vision users. Multiple features strategically rely on users’ hearing and sense of touch. First, users will know the camera arm is raised to the right reading position when they […]