Social media platforms continue to evolve, and many are adding features designed to make digital content easier to access for a wider range of users. TikTok recently introduced several accessibility updates aimed at improving how people view and interact with content on the platform. One of the newest features being tested is AI-generated alternative text […]
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Exploring Easterseals Crossroads’ Adapted Gaming Lab
Video games are a powerful way for people to connect, compete, and have fun. But for many individuals with disabilities, traditional gaming equipment can create barriers that make it difficult to participate. The Adapted Gaming Lab at Easterseals Crossroads is working to change that by creating a space where gamers of all abilities can play […]
The Soothing Sound of AT Solutions for Tinnitus
For the past six months, INDATA’s Outreach and Education Lead Nikol Allee has been hearing a constant ringing noise. It’s a sound her husband, INDATA Demo and Loan Lead Blake Allee, isn’t picking up in his own ears. But Nikol is far from alone — she’s among the roughly 1 in 5 people with Tinnitus. […]
Increasing Grip and Independence with the Leverage Booster
For many individuals with limited hand strength, arthritis, or other mobility challenges, everyday tasks like opening jars, turning knobs, or gripping tools can be frustrating — or even painful. The Leverage Booster is a simple assistive device designed to make gripping and turning easier. By increasing leverage, the tool reduces the amount of force required […]
RightHear Signals the Future of Accessibility
For decades, the go-to solution for making buildings accessible to blind or low-vision guests was braille signage. However, braille can only convey so much information on a sign, and over 90% of the blind community cannot read it. This is where RightHear comes into play. The company helps organizations make their locations more accessible through […]
A Hero Opens Doors
Fortunately, automatic and motion / button-activated doors are now common in most public places. But those are typically installed by electricians over several days for thousands of dollars. And we still see situations like the one in the picture above. Imagine making your bedroom, bathroom, or workplace door automatic in just a few minutes. Such […]