Summer vacation is winding down and school is almost back in session. This is a particularly busy time of year for members of the PATINS Project, which supports Indiana’s K-12 public educators in creating inclusive environments for students and providing assistive technology to meet their needs. In addition to delivering presentations at the Indiana Department […]
Posts in the Communication category:
InnerVoice Communication App
InnerVoice Communication is a “thoroughly researched, award-winning communication app for children with autism that teaches social communication skills, using engaging animated 3-D avatars of themselves, characters, or favorite toys.”Users can choose an avatar from a library of faces, a photo of themselves, or one of their favorite characters – and watch them come to life […]
Problems with Math Problems? Get Instant Results!
Having trouble in math class? Homework frustration? What if you could get instant results and learn the step-by-step process with the touch of a button? Sounds too good to be true. Enter Photomath, the world’s smartest camera calculator and math assistant. Simply point your camera toward a math problem. Then, Photomath will show the result […]
Apps, Communication, Computers, INDATA News, Independent Living, Learning Disabilities, Products and Devices, Training
Giving Your Brain Some Serious Playtime
Brain games. Do they really work? It’s a controversial subject with no clear-cut answers. But for those people with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), research evidence does show that play-based therapy using games is both enjoyable and improves balance and independence better than usual therapy options. After a person has suffered TBI, cognitive training for the […]
Interior Navigation Simplified: Loud Steps App
Approximately 253 million people live with some type of visual impairment. The Loud Steps app is free and provides autonomy for visually-impaired or blind people. It is the world’s most-used platform for accessibility within indoor spaces and campuses. This application also caters to people with a hearing disability due to its simple, high-contrast visual interface. […]
Communication, Computers, Independent Living, Learning Disabilities, Products and Devices, Training, Visual
TAPit! Touch Accessible Platform for the Classroom
Learning in the classroom is now made easier. The TAPit platform is the Touch Accessible Platform for Interactive Technology. The first of its kind, TAPit is the first assistive, learning center using “intended touch.” And it serves each individual’s special needs. A transformative tool for therapists, it can support occupational therapy and academic goals, maximizing […]