The Indiana Institute on Disability and Community has been awarded a five year grant of $2,465,600 from the U.S. Department of Education for model demonstration programs promoting the successful transition of students with intellectual disabilities into higher education. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced the award of $10.9 million for 28 grants under two […]
Author: Nikol Prieto
Two FREE PRC Workshops
Introduction to Unity November 10th: 8:30am-11:30am This course focuses on features of Unity 84, Unity 60 and Unity 45 (Vantage/Vantage Lite, Vanguard, ECO). Participants will review overlays and icon features/functions, Unity Pattern 1 (verbs, nouns, adjectives, and adverbs) and Unity Pattern 2 (pronouns). You will also learn Unity Pattern 3 (statements and questions), Unity Pattern […]
EVENT: The Arc of Indiana 2010 Conference and Appreciation Luncheon
WHAT: “Building Pathways to Empowerment: Mapping a New Course” presented by The Arc of Indiana WHEN: Tuesday, November 9 WHERE: Ritz Charles, 12156 North Meridian Street, Carmel Indiana Throughout 2010 The Arc of Indiana’s Building Pathways to Empowerment campaign has focused on taking a fresh look at Indiana’s system of programs and services for people with […]
Freedom Scientific Releases JAWS 12
Freedom Scientific announced the release of JAWS® for Windows version 12, including JAWS BrailleIn™, a powerful new feature that enables users who prefer typing in Braille to use contracted Braille in common Microsoft applications such as Internet Explorer and Word. JAWS 12 includes a new Virtual Ribbon feature which provides a fast way to navigate […]
Product Description: ScripTalk Station – Audible Prescription Reader
ScripTalk Station provides those who cannot read the information on their prescriptions a safe and easy way to manage their personal healthcare. To activate, press a button and place the special Talking Label over the reader. A pleasant, natural sounding voice speaks all the information printed on the label, including patient name, drug name with […]
MOMA Visitors with Disabilities
In the past, we have provided our blog readers with information about accessibility in Indiana museums, including outdoor installations. Today we are summarizing the accessibility features of the Museum of Modern Art in midtown Manhattan. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services: Join us for Interpreting MoMA, a bi-monthly program for deaf adults Pick up a […]