A common misconception about assistive technology (AT) is that the device has to be made out of wires, use electricity and be really complicated. This is absolutely not true! AT that does not work off of that principle is called low-tech. Low-tech devices after often found in the supermarket, the hardware store or even in […]
Kids love toys. They love to play games. Kids with disabilities have the same needs and desires. Switch adapted toys make it possible for children to use and enjoy different kinds of toys without asking for help. So what is a switch adapted toy? A battery operated toy is modified with a switch (generally a […]
People with disabilities can catch a ride with IndyGo’s Open Door program. This service benefits those who do not have access to the standard fixed route that IndyGo transportation runs on. For $3.50 a ride, customers can reserve a trip to their destination one to three days beforehand. IndyGo buses, which are fully accessible with ramps, […]
People are spending more and more time on the Internet each day. Whether you are shopping for the best price on a new appliance, researching the topic for your term paper, or looking for trailers of that new movie, chances are you turn to your computer and search the Internet for answers. Social media sites […]
Have you ever wondered how accessible your web site is? Or are you a web designer who would like to know about making a web site easier for people with screen reading software to access? The WAVE toolbar can answer those questions for you. This Firefox add-on was created by WebAIM – Web Accessibility In […]
Netflix, Starz, and Blockbuster On Demand all offer movies and TV episodes that you can “watch instantly” by hooking your television up to the internet using a specified device. While these companies have made movies more accessible to a larger audience, none of them currently provide Closed Captioning for the hearing impaired on their streaming […]
