One of summer’s best pastimes is blasting friends and family with water in the backyard. But for people with limited mobility, pumping the barrel or pulling the trigger of a water gun can be difficult. Adaptive Tech Solutions offers a switch-adapted water gun that allows users to “soak their friends, water flowers, or make watercolor […]
Posts with the autism tag
Inspiration for Visual Learners
Back in high school, Tracy Scott felt surrounded by obstacles. Undiagnosed autism and dyslexia made organizing, writing and learning extremely difficult for her. Now, through the use of Inspiration, Tracy said, “There are no barriers. I can do anything.” She’s not only earned two respective degrees in technology and psychology, but she’s also improved her […]
Autism Acceptance Through Assistive Technology
This year marks the Autism Society of America’s 60th anniversary of supporting people with autism through such efforts as April’s Autism Acceptance Month. (The organization followed other advocacy groups in changing “awareness” to “acceptance.”) “I do believe most people are aware of what autism is,” said Samantha Edwards, an autistic content creator and neurodivergent life […]
Summer Fun for Everyone
With summer in full swing, it’s time to plan for outdoor fun. Of course, we want to make sure Hoosiers can find fun for everyone, including people with disabilities. “Fortunately, Indiana continues to make great strides in inclusion and accessibility,” said Brian Norton, vice president of adult services at Easterseals Crossroads. “From the addition of […]
Eilik Personal Companion Robot
Imagine having a companion robot in your very own home. Now you can with Eilik! Eilik is a fun little companion bot with personality and character. Here’s more from the company’s website: “Eilik is a new kind of robot with emotional intelligence that brings up a higher level of social interactions between humans and robots. […]
ATU600 – Holiday Gift Guide with Karrie Veteto, MOT, OTR, BCBA
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 Guest: Karrie Veteto, MOT, OTR, BCBA – Director of Autism and Behavior Services – Easterseals Crossroads Websites mentioned: […]