World Down Syndrome Day

Busting Myths About Down Syndrome

In the early 1980s, people with Down syndrome (DS) weren’t expected to experience employment or live past the age of 25. Now, let’s fast forward to today and look at Coleman Jones — the nearly 30-year-old vice president of the Howdy Homemade Ice Cream franchise, which includes a location here in Indiana. The company’s first-ever […]

Neater Arm Support ZERO

Neater Arm Support ZERO: Supporting Everyday Independence at the Table and Beyond

For individuals with upper extremity weakness, completing everyday tasks like eating, typing, or using a phone can be challenging without assistance. Fortunately, assistive technology solutions like the Neater Arm Support ZERO (NAS-Zero) are designed to make those daily activities more manageable and empowering. The NAS-Zero is a mechanical arm support that uses a friction-free system […]

Josh Anderson in Easterseals Crossroads' Adapted Gaming Lab

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 […]