5 Fun Sensory Holiday Crafts!

“Ohh, the weather outside is frightful…”  So doesn’t staying inside sound so delightful?  As temperatures decline and snow begins to blanket the ground, many parents seek ways to keep their children entertained.  Instead of reaching for that tablet computer, try engaging their senses with these holiday craft ideas! 1. Stained Glass Mittens Adorn the windows of your house […]

Tablet computers and apps for the holidays!

In part two of our recent, 4th annual assistive technology holiday shopping show, our friends at Bridging Apps listed their top suggestions for anyone considering a tablet computer for someone as a holiday gift. Here is what they suggested. Top tablet recommendations : iPad mini: The iPad mini is very easy to use, has many […]

Happy Thanksgiving!

The INDATA Project is terrifically thankful for our audience, and for the assistive technology making the impossible possible! To kick off your holiday shopping, check back tomorrow for part one of our Holiday Podcast to get some great gift ideas for your friends and family. We had lots of fun recording the holiday podcasts (as demonstrated below) and we hope […]

Friday Podcast – Assistive Technology Holiday Shopping Guide – Podcast

Information from the INDATA Project is now available via podcast! Every Friday, the INDATA Project will release two podcasts featuring new assistive technology projects. The podcasts are available for viewing on the INDATA Project website and on iTunes. The “Assistive Technology Update” is a fast-paced weekly update for AT professionals and enthusiasts. The “Accessibility Minute” is designed […]

Celebrate Safe Toys Month this December

It’s no coincidence that December was chosen by Prevent Blindness America as Safe Toys and Gifts Month.  Preventable toy injuries occur every year, most frequently around the holidays.  Approximately 235,300 injuries reported last year were toy-related, 73 percent of which happened to children under the age of 15.  Consider some of the following tips when […]