24 hours of talk

October seems to be the month of awareness for many organizations, so we’re going to add one more to the list. Along with cancer research and blindness awareness, October is dedicated to raising awareness about augmentative and alternative communication. What better way to get people talking about these unique communication methods than hosting a talk-a-thon?! […]

Friday Podcast

Information from the INDATA Project is now available via podcast! Every Friday, the INDATA Project will release two podcasts featuring new assistive technology projects. The podcasts are available for viewing on the INDATA Project website and on iTunes. The “Assistive Technology Update” is a fast-paced weekly update for AT professionals and enthusiasts. The “Accessibility Minute” […]

Guest Blogger: Perspective of a College Student

Through my college career I have studied special education through many lenses, but it was not until my final special education class this summer that my eyes were opened to the amazing world of assistive technology. I have come across technology here and there as I work in classrooms and with individual students, however, I […]

Guest Blogger: Perspective from a High School Student with Dyslexia

I am a high school student going into my sophomore year. I was diagnosed with dyslexia in 3rd grade. As a young kid I was always interested in learning new things. Because I had trouble reading my parents and grandparents would read to me for hours. I loved listening and learning about things that I […]

World Series of Baseball for the Blind is held in Indianapolis

Beep baseball is a sport for blind or visually impaired athletes. Seventeen teams from the United States and Taiwan are competing in the World Series this week. Two teams are from Indianapolis. The World Series is being held in Indianapolis and began on Tuesday, August 2. The championship game is Saturday, August 6, 2011. Beep baseball […]

Organization Profile: National Wheelchair Basketball Association

The National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) is made of over 200 teams from across the country.  The NWBA was founded in 1948 and today the organization consists of men’s, women’s, intercollegiate, and youth teams throughout the United States of America and Canada. The mission of the organization is to provide qualified individuals with physical disabilities […]