For the first time in U.S. history, adults aged 65 and older are projected to outnumber children under 18. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, roughly 78 million seniors will be living in America by 2035. And according to AARP, 75 percent of older adults prefer aging at home as opposed to senior living […]
Posts in the Assistive Technology Resources category:
The Roadmap to Accessible Workstations
Like so many other cities in America and across the globe, the COVID-19 pandemic left Indianapolis facing an unclear future. During the peak of this crisis, technology was our key to an increasingly closed-off world. To carve out a smooth path forward for Hoosiers of various backgrounds, The Indianapolis Public Library and Easterseals Crossroads are […]
Earth Day 2023
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd to remind society to fight for a clean environment. One of the ways we can help in that fight is to make sure we recycle appropriately. Here at the INDATA Project at Easterseals Crossroads we not only help people with disabilities get free computers, but we are also […]
Relaying the Opportunity for Deaf Independence
From the telegraph to rotary phones to landlines, email and texting, our methods of communication have evolved a great deal over the decades. These changes have been vital for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Just ask Greg Gantt, who has experienced the impact of these technological advancements firsthand not only as a […]
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Demonstrating Empathy Through Devices
Creating an Inclusive Environment INDATA’s device demonstrations are acts of inclusion. They invite people with disabilities to practice using assistive technology designed to help access and navigate this world that’s still learning how to accommodate their needs. This continuous learning and development is most evident in INDATA’s lending library. With more than 2,500 items, it […]
Assistive Technology Downloadable PDFs
As the Assistive Technology Act for the state of Indiana, one of our main goals is to increase awareness of assistive technology. We have many ways in which we spread information about assistive technology such as this blog, our assistive technology tech tips, full day trainings, and podcasts. An additional resource we create to educate […]