Imagine that you have a disability. You also think of yourself as an artist, a brother, a pizza lover, and a table tennis champion. Your disability does not define who you are. Unfortunately, labels are often placed on people with disabilities and they can carry negative connotations. Saying that someone is “handicapped” immediately lumps them […]
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Switch Adapted Toys
Kids love toys. They love to play games. Kids with disabilities have the same needs and desires. Switch adapted toys make it possible for children to use and enjoy different kinds of toys without asking for help. So what is a switch adapted toy? A battery operated toy is modified with a switch (generally a […]
Getting Around with IndyGo
People with disabilities can catch a ride with IndyGo’s Open Door program. This service benefits those who do not have access to the standard fixed route that IndyGo transportation runs on. For $3.50 a ride, customers can reserve a trip to their destination one to three days beforehand. IndyGo buses, which are fully accessible with ramps, […]
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Open House
It was recently announced through an article in DeafTimes that Sam’s Club has decided to provide the UbiDuo, a device produced by sComm, in its stores so that the Deaf community can converse with the company’s employees. It allows Deaf persons and hearing persons to communicate through two displays and two keyboards. These wireless, portable […]
Welcome to INDATA!
First and foremost, thank you for visiting the first blog post for the INDATA project at Easter Seals Crossroads! We are excited to get the ball rolling on our social media presence. If you are reading this page you might have followed the link maze through our Facebook groups, Twitter page or our brand-new Web […]