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Consumer Highlight: Melessa Wisehan

Melessa Wisehan has always valued learning and helping others. Born in Jackson County and a graduate of Seymour High School, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education and Speech Communications, followed by a master’s degree. Her career included 15 years as a librarian, time as a Youth Development Educator at Purdue University’s Extension Program, […]

American Tinnitus Association

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. […]

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Monday Tech Tip: Rollermouse Red

Blake Allee, Demo and Loan Lead, at the INDATA Project at Easterseals Crossroads show us the Rollermouse Red. This adapted computer mouse is great for those with limited dexterity in their hands or folks who have strain in their neck, shoulders, forearms or wrists. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Rollermouse […]

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Monday Tech Tip: TouchPoints

Blake Allee, Demo & Loan Lead, at The INDATA Project at Easterseals Crossroads shows us TouchPoints, which is a wearable device that usess gentle vibrations to reduce stress and improve sleep. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about TouchPoints.

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Consumer Highlight: Robert (Bob) Butler

Robert (Bob) Butler was born in Marion, Indiana and raised with 7 siblings. He went to Ball State University and then got a job working for the state of Indiana at the Department of Workforce Development. Robert also met his wife, Nancy, at work. He is now 71 years-old and retired from the state job […]

Blake Allee demoing Guided Hands to Lydia Farmen

Consumer Highlight: Lydia Farmen

Lydia Farmen grew up in Martinsville and graduated from Martinsville High School in 2018. Lydia was born with spina bifida and for years she was able to walk with forearm crutches and use her hands. She can no longer walk and has lost her ability to grasp things with her hands. Her mom, Sara, contacted […]