With school back in session, now is a great time to consider tools for students with dyslexia or other reading needs. One of the most lightweight, portable and easy ones out there is the Scanmarker Pro. Like a highlighter, users drag the pen-like device over any text to digitally read it aloud at their own […]
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Optaro Optimizes Reading Through Hardware and Software
Optaro is the first video magnifier tailor-made for an iPhone. Relying on its own battery power rather than your phone’s, the Optaro magnifier attaches to your phone in two ways. The first is through a camera module and integrated case designed to fit on iPhone models 12-16 Pro Max. For phones out of this range, […]
Disability Pride in Every Scoop
As we celebrate summer and Disability Pride Month, few businesses embody both quite like Howdy Homemade Ice Cream in downtown Indianapolis. First, Howdy helps Hoosiers beat the heat with cool treats. More importantly, it brightens the community by building a staff consisting mostly of teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “Our goal was […]
Jamworks Serves As Virtual Study Buddy
With school being back in session soon, students might want to consider downloading the AI notetaking app Jamworks. More than a notetaker, this is a “learning companion” that’s able to answer questions, make flashcards and simplify classroom material — just like a classmate or tutor. First, Jamworks records an entire class lecture, allowing students to […]
Uniquely You! Shines Spotlight on Easterseals Crossroads
We’re thrilled and honored to be featured in the July issue of Uniquely You! — a monthly magazine written by families, caregivers and individuals with disabilities. In addition to Indianapolis, the magazine runs city-specific publications in Florida, Georgia, Michigan and Ohio. In this local spotlight article, author Lindsey Watson uses her personal experience as a […]
Summer Fun for Everyone at Murphy Aquatic Park
Since the weather is perfect for outdoor adventures at the moment, we would like to highlight a Hoosier park that truly offers summer fun for everyone. Designed with accessibility at top of mind, Murphy Aquatic Park in Avon boasts Central Indiana’s only fully ADA-accessible water playground, along with several other features for guests of all […]