Summer fun for everyone

Summer Fun for Everyone

With summer in full swing, it’s time to plan for outdoor fun. Of course, we want to make sure Hoosiers can find fun for everyone, including people with disabilities. “Fortunately, Indiana continues to make great strides in inclusion and accessibility,” said Brian Norton, vice president of adult services at Easterseals Crossroads. “From the addition of […]

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Put shoes on more easily with FootFunnel

A person with a disability, injury, or aging may find it painful or impossible to bend over to slide his or her shoes on.  Fortunately, there are products like the FootFunnel to assist in this task.  The FootFunnel is a compact, lightweight tool engineered to assist in the process of putting on shoes without the […]

vivE health sock assist and remover

Sock Assist and Remover

Bending down to reach one’s feet to slide socks on can be painful or impossible for many people due to age, injury, or disability. Enter Vive Health’s Sock Assist and Remover.  Just as the name suggests, the Sock Assist and Remover is a user-friendly device designed to simplify the process of putting on and taking […]

MedCenter Talking One-Month Medication Organizer

MedCenter Talking One Month Medication Organizer

For those with multiple prescriptions and schedules, managing medication can be challenging.  If a dose is missed or the timing is incorrect, it may lead to reduced effectiveness and potential health risks.  Fortunately, there are products like the MedCenter Talking One Month Pill Organizer to help ensure individuals never miss a dose again! This comprehensive […]

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Stable Slide Self-Feeding Support

Increasingly, technological advances are being used to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities.  An example of such an invention is the Stable Slide Self-Feeding Support. This revolutionary device helps individuals with limited mobility or dexterity feed themselves with minimal assistance.  It is especially ideal for people with muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, multiple […]

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ChatGPT Supports Cognitive Enhancement and Learning

Open AI’s artificial intelligence (AI) program, ChatGPT, stands out due to its ability to generate nearly human-like speech responses in a conversational manner. In addition to guidance for individuals who have communication disabilities, ChatGPT can also assist with organization and remembering essential tasks for those who live with memory loss and other cognitive challenges. ChatGPT […]