October seems to be the month of awareness for many organizations, so we’re going to add one more to the list. Along with cancer research and blindness awareness, October is dedicated to raising awareness about augmentative and alternative communication. What better way to get people talking about these unique communication methods than hosting a talk-a-thon?! […]
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Bringing art to life for the blind and visually impaired
The value of art goes beyond the paints, the colors, the canvas or the clay, the value of art is in the connection between the individual and the piece, no matter their physical ability. Art is about more than you can see. Visual arts can be a vital part of life for a visually impaired […]
Hopeful future for hearing disabled movie-goers
When was the last time you saw a movie, in theatres, with subtitles? Chances are it has been a while if you have ever seen one at all. For those with hearing disabilities, going to the movies can be a challenge. Not all theaters provide a subtitle option and if they do, the showings are […]
Sports Fund for Adapted Recreation
United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Indiana (UPCI Foundation) provides advocacy services to adults and children with cerebral palsy. The UPCI foundation administers a DL Sports Fund. The purpose of this fund is to: “provide financial assistance for the purchase of adapted recreation and sports’ equipment for children and adults with cerebral palsy, increase public […]
Free Text-to-Speech (TSS) list compiled on UDL
Text-to-speech software and application systems are priceless to many people with various disabilities. Text-to-speech transforms any text into speech in real time. It uses speech synthesis to create the artificial production of human speech. An internal computer will look at the text on a device screen and use speech synthesis technology to figure out how […]
Exciting new changes coming with Windows 8.
After doing a bit of research about the highly anticipated Windows 8, I have drawn one clear conclusion: the designers at Microsoft were not afraid to mix accessibility and imagination. Microsoft’s new baby focuses on fluidity, ease and connectivity as it aims to transform the 25-year-old institution into software that is just as at home […]