When Jacqueline Child mentioned her disability on dating apps, she often faced negative reactions and outright rejection. She longed to find a platform where she could meet people who understood life with chronic illness and disabilities. So, she decided to make her own. With the help of her sister, Alexa, Jacqueline launched Dateability in 2022, […]
Posts with the Accessibility tag
The Science Behind Apple’s AirPods Pro 2
This year, nearly 2.5 billion people are projected to have hearing loss. But recent studies show that only a small percentage of those with hearing impairment actually go as far as having their hearing tested or using hearing aids. Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 earbuds allow users to take a scientifically validated hearing test right from […]
Monday Tech Tip: Lotus Ring
Josh Anderson, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the Lotus Ring, which is a wearable ring that allows you to turn lights on and off or control anything connect to a wall switch. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Lotus Ring. Image of Lotus Ring courtesy of Lotus.
ATU758 – Holiday Gift Guide 2025 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. Special Guests: Brian Norton ATP – Vice President Adult Services – Easterseals Crossroads Nikol Allee – Outreach and Education […]
The i-Reader 2 Makes Low-Vision Reading Simple
The power of the i-Reader 2 lies in its simplicity. A desktop scan-and-read device, it’s designed to allow the utmost ease of use for blind and low-vision users. Multiple features strategically rely on users’ hearing and sense of touch. First, users will know the camera arm is raised to the right reading position when they […]
More Ideas for Accessible Gifts
If you missed Black Friday and the first part of INDATA’s Gift Giving Guide podcast, stay tuned for the second episode this Friday, December 5. Here’s a sneak peek at a few products the INDATA team will be highlighting. Smart Sunglasses Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses may look like a typical pair of spectacles, but with […]