Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Programs from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs

The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment VetSuccess Program is authorized by Congress. The VetSuccess program assists Veterans with service-connected disabilities prepare for, find, and keep suitable jobs. For Veterans with disabilities so severe that they cannot immediately work, VetSuccess offers services to improve their ability to live as independently as possible. Services that may be provided […]

Monday Tech Tip: “Then and Now” Adaptive Screen Readers

Wade Wingler takes you inside the INDATA Project’s Assistive Technology Museum to talk about old technologies and describe how they have changed over the last few decades. In this video, he demonstrates the use of adaptive screen readers. Having trouble viewing the video? Click here! Click here to visit our archived videos.

Friday Podcast: Assistive Technology Re-Use (Carolyn Phillips and Liz Persaud), Talking Calculators

Information from the INDATA Project is now available via podcast! Every Friday, the INDATA Project will release two podcasts featuring new assistive technology projects. The podcasts are available for viewing on the INDATA Project website and on iTunes. The “Assistive Technology Update” is a fast-paced weekly update for AT professionals and enthusiasts. The “Accessibility Minute” is designed […]

Diacom Portable 1.1.1 Word Completion Utility

  Dicom Portable is a program that’s useful for people with physical disabilities because it makes using a computer word processor much easier and more convenient. This assistive technology product allows you to use fewer keystrokes to type words on a computer. After you type a few letters of a word, the program will show […]

Assistive Technology Survey

ILRU (Independent Living Research Utilization) is conducting a survey to assess the assistive technology needs of people with disabilities. This survey is designed to determine the current availability of assistive technology and the potential for new, innovative devices. By identifying the assistive technology needs of people with disabilities, ILRU will be better able to work […]

Wheelchair Cushions

Did you know that some wheelchairs have the capability to incorporate personalized cushions into the chair? With JAY Your Way, you can create the exact cushion or backrest you need. Below, I’ve listed the different types of cushions the company offers, check out their website for specifics on the nine different cushions available. Cushion Base Modifications […]