The other day I wrote about Alexa Together, a new subscription service from Amazon that “helps you care for the ones you love.” The service offers 24/7 hands-free access to trained agents who can help your loved one get assistance. If you use a compatible fall detection device like Vayyar Care, Alexa calls Urgent Response […]
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Funding for Independence
For Hoosiers with disabilities, INDATA’s Alternative Financing Program (AFP) doesn’t merely provide financial assistance — it allows them to live independently. Thanks to this program, Stacey Oldham never misses her son’s soccer games. And Ben Perkins can now go to the driving range to relieve his anxiety. “We’re all about independence and being able to […]
Alexa Together
I’ve written about several Amazon Alexa devices over the years as they can improve one’s independence. Amazon is now offering a new subscription service, Alexa Together, that can help increase independence while helping you care for loved ones. According to Amazon’s description, “Alexa Together is a new way to provide support for loved ones, keeping […]
Monday Tech Tip: INDATA Project’s Equipment Reutilization (The Depot) program
We take a look at the INDATA Project’s Equipment Reutilization (The Depot) program. Through this program, INDATA accepts donated computers and video magnifiers and sanitizes, repairs, and provides at no charge to persons with disabilities in Indiana. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about the ReUse Program.
ATU560 – Acoustic Archery Game with Davide Esposito
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guests: Davide Esposito – PhD Student Fellow – Unit for Visually Impaired People – Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia […]
AM460 Libby by OverDrive
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 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! Did you know you could borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and more from your local public library — […]