At the INDATA Project, we aim to cover a variety of products for individuals of all abilities. While we’ve covered gift ideas for those who are blind, hard of hearing, and more, we’ve yet to offer a list for those who are deaf-blind. LS&S offers a smorgasbord of products for those with vision and hearing impairments. […]
Posts with the Independent Living tag
Wheelchair Blankets
There are few things I despise more than cold, wintry weather; between getting stuck in the snow and my legs turning purple from extreme temperatures, the idea of winter is anything but fun to me. Since I’m unable to hibernate until spring (sigh), I’ve looked for products to make my going out in winter a little […]
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National Cristina Foundation Connects Nonprofits with Technology
When the National Cristina Foundation was established three decades ago, nobody had yet come up with the term “digital divide.” But that’s what their mission has been for more than 30 years: to connect nonprofit groups with technology needs to donors of reusable hardware so the disadvantaged can have access to computers, mobile devices and […]
4 Grocery Delivery Services
It’s nothing out of the ordinary for individuals to stop by a grocery store at least once a week. If they need eggs, milk, or bread, they can simply drive to the local drugstore on their way home from work. For the more extensive list of groceries, they’ll simply grab a cart and peruse every […]
5 Ways to Utilize Your Amazon Echo
Over the past couple of years, I’ve briefly covered the Amazon Echo. In sum, the Amazon Echo (aka “Alexa”) is a hands-free personal assistant. When I first wrote about the Echo, I had very limited knowledge on how it could really benefit individuals with special needs. I have only recently discovered some cool features and tricks which […]
SmartKlean Laundry Ball
I went 25+ years without doing my own laundry as the machines were always inaccessible. When I moved into my current house over a year ago, I was so excited about being able to do my own laundry! I know, I know– who gets excited over a chore?! This gal! It was satisfying being able to […]