I visited Alina at her home in Winona Lake, Indiana. I met with Alina to talk about her experience receiving an assistive technology evaluation and training through Easterseals Crossroads (ESC). Alina invited me to sit in her living room and I learned a little about her life and how she came to receive services from […]
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Monday Tech Tip: iOS Medical ID
Wade Wingler, Vice President of Technology at Easterseals Crossroads, shows us an iOS feature in the Health App called Medical ID that will allow you to enter your medical information so emergency personnel can access when your phone is locked. Check it out here: For more information on setting your medical ID visit: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207021
ATU288 – 2016 Holiday Shopping Episode – Part 2
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. 288-12-02-16 – Holiday Shopping Episode – part 2 Panel: Wade Wingler, Brian Norton, Nikol Prieto, Josh Anderson Gift ideas: […]
AM212 – Red Panic Button
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 212-12-2-16 Red Panic Button Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Individuals of all ages and abilities can find themselves in a scary […]
OrCam MyEye: See for Yourself
OrCam is a company focused on wearable technology to help people who are blind or have visual impairment better interact with the world around them through the concept of “artificial vision.” Their signature product is the MyEye, a miniature smart camera that sits on a normal eyeglasses frame, converting visual information into the spoken word. […]
Toys to Practice Motor Skills: 2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Children with Special Needs: Part 2
Our holiday gift guide continues! Last week we highlighted some toys to help with auditory development. This time we’ll focus on those that help children with disabilities practice their motor skills – both fine (grasping and hand-eye coordination) and gross (large muscle movement). As before, we’ll focus on lower-cost items ($40 or less) so as […]