The Dyslexic Kids Organization

The Dyslexic Kids Organization by Scott Forsythe, Executive Director of Dyslexic Kids When I was little, my parents and teachers noticed that I had difficulty keeping up with the other children. I could not identify words or letters as easily as the other children, I could not tie my shoes, I could not remember a […]

DJ uses Eye Gaze Technology to DJ New Year’s Eve party

David Anderson from Minneapolis, MN was diagnosed with ALS in April 2010. ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease is a disease that effects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. These are the nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement. Some of the symptoms include: difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, […]

Signing off…

When I first started, back in August, I had no idea what the words “assistive technology” meant. Blindly, I accepted the position as a social media intern with the INDATA Project because I could tell my interviewers, Wade and Nikol, loved their work and I wanted in on it. Now, as I write my final […]

Monday Tech Tip: INDATA Podcasts

Wade Wingler, director of assistive technology here at INDATA, talks about Assistive Technology Radio including two podcasts Accessibility Minute and Assistive Technology that air weekly. Having trouble viewing the video? Click here! Click here to visit our archived videos. To view Closed Captioning, click on the “CC” in the lower right corner of the video.

Guest Blog: Veteran Schooling and Assistive Technology

Today’s blog is from June Olsen, a writer for Online Schools. Take a look at her work at Schools www.onlineschools.org/education-debate/contributors/. Veteran Schooling and Assistive Technology For many US veterans, the adjustment back to civilian life is not easy. After the hugs and tearful reunions subside, the hard realities of a competitive job-market set in. For […]

Monday Tech Tip: MiniMax Portable Video Magnifier

Watch as Greg Blackman demonstrates how to use the MiniMax portable video magnifier from Reinecker. Having trouble viewing the video? Click here! Click here to visit our archived videos. To view Closed Captioning, click on the “CC” in the lower right corner of the video.