Electromyography, more commonly known as EMG, is “the measurement of electrical activity associated with the activation of a muscle group as detected by non-invasive electrodes on the surface of the skin…” The NeuroNode takes EMG technology and transforms it into an assistive communication and control device for individuals living with paralysis and loss of speech. […]
Posts with the Easterseals Crossroads tag
Monday Tech Tip: O6-Free Your Eyes
Belva Smith, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us 06-Free Your Eyes device that allows you to control your phone without looking and how this is helpful for people who are blind or have low vision. Check it out here:
Squease Pressure Vest
Pressure vests are calming tools for individuals with autism, ADHD, sensory integration disorders and more. According to SpecialNeeds.com, “Pressure vests provide proprioceptive feedback to a child with a sensory processing disorder. Proprioceptors are sensors that aid in a child’s sensation of gravity and body movement, and proper functioning of these sensors is essential for accurate […]
Tony Faucett – Volunteer of the Year
In addition to our blogs, podcasts, and equipment lending library, the INDATA Project also offers a device reutilization program through the INDATA Depot. The program takes donated equipment (laptops, computers, CCTVs, etc.) and refurbishes them to give away to Hoosiers with disabilities. Volunteers play a big role in refurbishing this equipment. The INDATA Project would […]
Monday Tech Tip: JAWS 18/JAWS 2018 booting fix
Jim Rinehart, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us a fix to helping with slow booting of JAWS 18 or JAWS 2018 when you are using Windows 10. Check it out here:
Migraine Alert App
Do you experience intermittent migraines? It can often be difficult to avoid them if you don’t know what’s causing them to begin with. Each and every one of them is painfully debilitating. The Migraine Alert app provides personalized predictions of migraine episodes so that you can try to prevent them. Migraine Alert uses a data-science […]