Environmental sustainability is of utmost importance to Easterseals Crossroads, as the assistive technology devices we collect and distribute can be hazardous if they’re discarded. Electronics contain heavy metals and toxic chemicals that can be harmful if released into the environment. “We go to great lengths to ensure we are being as environmentally-friendly as possible,” said […]
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KAPSYS SmartVision2: The First Smartphone for the Visually Impaired
According to Statista, there are nearly 2.5 billion smartphone users worldwide. More than two hundred million of those users are in the United States. Smartphones today continue to progress as advances in telecommunication technology have been significant in recent years. But with features such as high-definition touchscreens, navigation tools, and high-speed internet browsing on the […]
Apps, Communication, Computers, Consumer Highlight, Easter Seals Crossroads, INDATA News, Loan Library, Organizations, Products and Devices, Training
Building Support for People with Brain Injuries
In the summer of 2016, Mike Vaughan’s life changed forever. A semi-truck crushed his small Volkswagen Golf, and he sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) — one of the leading causes of death and disability across the globe. Vaughan’s long recovery in the hospital and at home left him feeling increasingly isolated and confined. A […]
3 Apps to Help Children Manage Emotions
Emotions can be a very complicated thing to manage for children and adults alike. Taking the time and energy to teach children early on how to better manage their feelings is essential for their overall well-being. There are several apps available that can help in this area. Keep on reading to learn about a few […]
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Aging in Place with Assistive Technology
Every year, INDATA hosts four free, full-day training sessions that offer an in-depth look at how assistive technology can help in our everyday lives. This Friday, March 2, INDATA explores how assistive technology can help people as they age. “Growing older comes with all sorts of obstacles,” said Brian Norton, the director of assistive technology […]
iDentifi – Object Recognition App
Anmol Tukrel is the developer behind iDentifi. He developed the app in 12th grade after learning about the possibilities of machine learning and computer vision. So, what is iDentifi? In sum, it is is a free iOS app that allows users to point the camera at an object and receive a description of it. For […]