Podcast: Play in new window | Download 207-10-28-16 SkyAngelGPS Medical Alert System 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! When it comes to choosing the right medical alert system, the […]
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Ring Pen and Ring Pen Grip
Many individuals with arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and more, often experience handwriting difficulties. Traditional pens and pencils lack the ergonomic design which helps reduce fatigue and pain. There are two products designed to benefit individuals with handwriting challenges: Ring Pen and Ring Pen Grip. Ring Pen The Original Ring Pen is noted to be “the next […]
The Ability in Disability: New Vision, Same Values
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing For eight decades, Easterseals Crossroads has been a leader in the Indianapolis community for people with disabilities. “Easterseals Crossroads has been around since 1936 — initially it began as a social club for 12 teenagers with disabilities,” said Katie Harris, director of design and communication at Easterseals Crossroads. “Our Easterseals […]
Greeper Laces
There are so many shoe lacing solutions available now for individuals with or without disabilities. Greeper Laces are one such product. They were initially designed for triathletes who needed a solution for quickly putting on and removing shoes during competition. However, it didn’t take long for people to notice that these laces may also benefit those […]
Monday Tech Tip: Ninite
Charlie Downs, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easter Seals Crossroads shows us Ninite. Ninite is an online tool that allows you to install and update all of you computer programs and apps all at once. Check it out here: Click here for more information about Ninite.
ATU282 – Off the Cuff with Belva Smith
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. Show Notes: An informal and off the cuff interview with Vision/Sensory Team Lead, Belva Smith from Easter Seals Crossroads […]