The INDATA Project at Easter Seals Crossroads recently held a public training covering topics related to assistive technology and learning disabilities. Here’s a recap of the event: Toni Sayers from Cambium Learning Technologies walked us through the Kurzweil 3000 software. After breaking down all the features and demonstrating its basic functions, she answered questions about […]
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ATIA 2010 Conference in Chicago
What: Annual Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Conference and Exhibition Where: Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center, Schaumburg (Chicago), Illinois When: October 27-30, 2010 Why: Over 150 assistive technology educational sessions will be offered, you can browse through the latest devices available in the exhibit hall, and you can connect with other professionals, parents, users, or manufacturers. The sessions […]
Assistive Technology for Older Americans Month
Did you know that May is Older Americans Month? If you know someone facing challenges due to aging, consider assistive technology. Maybe they could use a grab bar for the tub, or some adaptive cooking utensils. We’ve gathered up a list of items from MaxiAids to give you an idea of what might be helpful […]
Tech Tip Monday: iPrompts on the iPad
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Movies with Descriptions: Accessibility in Entertainment
Remember the Media Access Group at WGBH? We wrote about them in our Accessible Movie Theaters post a while ago. Now we are pleased to discover that this fine organization has complied a comprehensive list of movies that are available on DVD with audio description. Audio description allows for more accessibility among people with disabilities. […]
Accessibility Features on the iPad
The INDATA team just got an iPad! We quickly learned that this is a wonderful assistive technology device that is easy for almost anyone to use. Not only is it conveniently lightweight, making it very portable, but it also has several accessibility attributes available for people with disabilities. I’ll take you through some of these […]