Do you or someone you know have difficulty visualizing surroundings, viewing the contents of documents or recognizing colors? There’s an app that can help! Sullivan+ is a visual-aid app by TUAT Co. to enhance the accessibility of visually-impaired and low-vision users. It works through your smartphone camera to act as a visual aid when exploring […]
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Write More Confidently with Neo Smartpen
Neo Smartpens are writing devices that give you something you could never do before — digital writing. Your writing now has a digital twin. Just use the Neo Smartpen to copy and paste the words in your handwriting to any digital device — your mobile phone, tablet or PC. You can also record meetings or […]
Celebrating Diversity Through Holiday Gifts
Getting gifts is more than just a chance to go on a shopping spree. It’s an opportunity to connect with loved ones, embrace their passions and contribute to their daily lives. The right present for a person with a disability can completely change their life. Listed below are some gift ideas fit for a wide […]
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Demonstrating Empathy Through Devices
Creating an Inclusive Environment INDATA’s device demonstrations are acts of inclusion. They invite people with disabilities to practice using assistive technology designed to help access and navigate this world that’s still learning how to accommodate their needs. This continuous learning and development is most evident in INDATA’s lending library. With more than 2,500 items, it […]
Supersense Serves as Everyday Companion
For the blind and visually impaired, the Supersense app essentially allows them to have a seeing guide right in their pocket. Whether they’re shopping, cleaning or just curling up with a good book, this app turns people’s mobile device into an everyday companion or caregiver. Supersense is free and available for Android and iOS users, […]
People with Disabilities Solve Equation for Success
People with disabilities make up the largest minority group in the nation. According to the CDC, one in four people in the United States have a disability. Yet just 17.9 percent of them were employed as of 2020, down from 19.3 percent in 2019 (per statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor). In comparison, 63.7 […]