seeBOOST – Electronic Glasses for Central Vision Loss

“Advanced age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of irreversible blindness and visual impairment in the world.”  seeBOOST is a new category of corrective eyeglasses that integrates cameras and a microdisplay with a prescription lens. In other words, seeBOOST is an electronic pair of prescription glasses for individuals coping with central vision loss.  It targets […]

Pip the Letter Pup

Looking for a toy to teach your little one his or her ABCs?  Pip the Letter Pup is an adorable, interactive pup from Learning Resources.  Pip introduces children to every letter of the alphabet through fun, hands-on play. Pip the Letter Pup shrinks and grows with the help of five spinning hexagonal pieces, each of […]

BigBlu VisionBoard Keyboard for Low Vision

Looking for a keyboard for an individual with low vision?  Check out the BigBlu VisionBoard from Ablenet!  The BigBlu VisionBoard features large white keys with bold black lettering. The keys measure 1 in (or 2.5 cm) and are nearly 250% larger than the print on standard keyboards.  The white keys with bold lettering “make it […]

Marcus Carter – Volunteer of the Year

The INDATA Project offers several free resources such as blogs, podcasts, and the Equipment Lending Library.  In addition to all these services, we also offer a device reutilization program through the INDATA Depot.  This program takes donated equipment (e.g. laptops, computers, CCTVs, etc.) and refurbishes them to give away to Hoosiers with disabilities.  Volunteers play […]

Instagram launches new accessibility features for users with visual impairments

The major social media platform, Instagram, has recently launched two new accessibility features for individuals with visual impairments.  The first feature is automatic alternative text; the second is the ability to manually add alternative text to photos. Check out the excerpt from Instagram’s blog: We are introducing two new improvements to make it easier for […]

AM311 – Instagram Accessibility

Podcast: Play in new window | Download311-1-11-19 Instagram Accessibility: Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! More than 285 million people in the world have visual impairments.  The major social […]