Saving Lives to Save Lives

Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing About 30 percent of men and women who have spent time in war zones experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); many of those veterans also suffer from depression. And approximately 7.6 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide each year. Why not bring veterans and furry friends together with a program […]

Happy Thanksgiving!

The INDATA Project is terrifically thankful for our audience, and for the assistive technology making the impossible possible! To kick off your holiday shopping, check back tomorrow for part one of our Holiday Podcast to get some great gift ideas for your friends and family. We had lots of fun recording the holiday podcasts (as demonstrated below) and we hope […]

A Chance to Reach for the Stars

Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing It’s a week-long camp giving visually-impaired students an experience that’s truly “out of this world.” Since it began in 1989, Space Camp for Interested Visually-Impaired Students (SCIVIS) has offered kids with special visual needs the chance to do everything Space Camp® has to offer — from learning how the space […]

FingerReader: ring-like device helps visually impaired read

In recent years, it’s been noted that fewer than 10 percent of legally blind Americans read Braille.  And with this number steadily declining as the use of technology increases, what other options are available?  With advancements in technology, there are several devices already available to help individuals with visual impairments read.  However, individuals often encounter the two […]