ATIA 2010 Conference in Chicago

What: Annual Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Conference and Exhibition Where: Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center, Schaumburg (Chicago), Illinois When: October 27-30, 2010 Why: Over 150 assistive technology educational sessions will be offered, you can browse through the latest devices available in the exhibit hall, and you can connect with other professionals, parents, users, or manufacturers.  The sessions […]

Gadget Camp – Hosted by INDATA and Easter Seals Crossroads

WHAT: Gadget Camp – an all-day, week-long camp for kids ages 10-16 that use augmentative communication (AAC) devices WHERE: Butler University, Indianapolis WHEN: June 28 – July 2, 2010 INDATA and Easter Seals Crossroads are proud to present the first Gadget Camp!  Gadget Camp was created for children and young adults that use AAC devices […]

Indianapolis Vision Awareness Day

WHAT: Indianapolis Vision Awareness Day WHEN: Tuesday, June 8, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Easter Seals Crossroads (5th Floor), 4740 Kingsway Drive, Indianapolis, IN Low Vision Awareness – Discover the benefits of video magnifiers, computer screen magnification software, technology that reads books, bills and mail aloud, and more! Blindness Awareness – Learn […]

Empowering People with Partners in Policymaking

If you aren’t satisfied with how things are run in your community, the best way to change a policy is to get educated and involved!  This year, consider applying for Partners in Policymaking Academy.  It’s an eight month long training for people with disabilities (or parents of children with disabilities) to learn about the procedures in […]

2010 RESNA Conference in Las Vegas

What: RESNA 2010 and International Symposium on Quality of Life Technology When: June 28-30, 2010 Where: Red Rock Casino Spa Resort, Las Vegas Why: This annual conference is for those who wish to learn about the latest assistive technology available for people with disabilities.  Here you will be exposed to sessions related to computer access, […]

Assistive Technology for Learning Disabilities

WHAT: Assistive Technology and Learning Disabilities Training WHEN: May 21, 2010 – 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Easter Seals Crossroads, 4740 Kingsway Drive, Indianapolis Speakers include: Toni Sayers, Sales Representative from Cambium Learning Technologies – Introduction to Kurzweil 3000, a software program that can scan text and bring it into your computer so the […]