Monday Tech Tip: Magic Wand Portable Scanner

Watch as intern Anne Carpenter demonstrates how to use the Magic Wand Portable Scanner from VuPoint. This hand held scanner makes it easy to transform the texts you need and love into digital texts that are easier to use. To view Closed Captioning, click on the “CC” in the lower right corner of the video. […]

Friday Podcast: Job Accomodation Network (Dr. Beth Loy), Braille Smartphone Interface, A Car for the Blind and Social Security Benefits and Employment

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 […]

iHealth: blood pressure and weight monitoring system for iPhone, iTouch and iPad

Because of apps, iOS devices like iPhones and iPads can become virtually anything we need them to be; from color identifiers to detailed maps, iOS devices have many uses. Blood pressure cuff and monitoring system can now be added to that list. For the first time ever, you can use your iPhone, iTouch or iPad […]

“Stander – Live the Longer Life You Love”

There is no place like home. But for some senior citizens, home is no longer a place that is safe or accessible due to their age, mobility issues or sickness. One company is seeking to change this. “Stander” is a company specializing in mobility solutions for the home and daily life. Whether it be a […]

Friday Podcast: AT for women, ABC AT Fund, Kindle Touch Accessibility, Phoenix Braille Embosser, Medical Records

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 […]

Good reads for children with autism

Reading is a staple in the lives of many children, especially in the lives of children living with an Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD. The following is a list of books that are good reads for children with ASD because they involve features such as repetition, predictability, interaction or rhyming. “Point to Happy: A Book […]