After traveling beautiful winding roads through farmlands, I ended up in the parking lot of Rose Acre Farms. I came to Rose Acre Farms to meet with Gary Bradley. Gary has been working with our Assistive Technology Specialist, Belva Smith, on determining assistive technology accommodations that will allow him to perform his job duties. I […]
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Consumer Highlight: Victor Melchiorre
I traveled to Victor Melchiorre’s home to meet with him and learn about the assistive technology services he received at Easter Seals Crossroads. When I first walked into Victor’s home, I commented that I loved his mid-century modern home and I learned that he has a love for mid-century design, as I do. Victor was […]
Consumer Highlight: Jywanza Maye
After handing over my driver’s license and going through metal detectors in one of the most secure buildings in Indianapolis, I was escorted to the office where Jywanza Maye works. Jywanza worked with Belva Smith, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads on a job accommodation and I visited him to learn more about the […]
Consumer Highlight: Fred Christian
I met with Fred Christian to learn about his experience receiving a computer through the INDATA Project’s computer reutilization program. I visited with Fred at the offices of the Him by Her Foundation where he does volunteer work. Fred told me he was born and raised on the east side of Indianapolis. He shared with me that […]
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The Driving Force to Overcome
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing Getting behind the wheel of a car is a big deal. Now you have control of a machine that weighs a few thousand pounds. And now you have to navigate that vehicle in and out of traffic, dealing with weather hazards and all the temperaments of other drivers on the […]
Consumer Highlight: Mr. Tony Blair
I traveled to Gary, Indiana to visit Mr. Tony and Mrs. Connie Blair who have used many of INDATA Project’s and Easter Seals Crossroads‘ services. Mr. and Mrs. Blair are the directors of The Blind Social Center (TBSC) in Gary, IN. They invited me to visit their new location to learn about the services they have used at […]