In light of Deaf Awareness Month, it’s important to note how far the deaf community has come and how much further it can go. Take sign language, for example. Although the history of sign language dates back centuries, it remained a barrier at the Indiana BMV until just five years ago. The written driver’s test […]
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Lumin: A Friendly Voice to Guide Your Way
When Lumin Co-Founder and CEO Sriram Ganesh began losing his central vision, “email became impossible.” While he admired screen readers, voice tools felt more natural — like an office assistant relaying messages and helping him respond. Lumin is currently an iPhone app with Gmail compatibility. Powered by AI, Lumin is a voice assistant that speaks […]
An Easy-Bake Oven for Adults
When David Rabie started developing the idea for the Tovala Smart Oven, he didn’t expect it to make such an impact on people with disabilities. He was just a busy grad student trying to cook a quick dinner without depending on fast food. “I thought, ‘There’s got to be a way to get a home-cooked […]
Accessories for Accessibility
Attendees of INDATA’s next full-day training session are in for a treat, as it will be something of a fashion show. From rings and watches to eyeglasses and more, the INDATA team and its guest presenters will demonstrate wearable accessories that make the world more accessible to people with disabilities. “Wearable assistive technology dates all […]
Accessible Parks to Visit This Week
With the weather being warm and sunny this week, let’s take a look at a few Hoosier hot spots for outdoor fun. Unity Park at Blue Heron Park (405 Driftwood Court, Franklin 46131) With a fully rubber surface, this park’s playground offers safe, easy access right off the bat. Wide ramping systems also lead to […]
Munevo DRIVE Moves Independence Forward
For Claudiu Hidas, the founder and CEO of Munevo, the impact of creating a wheelchair head control system wasn’t evident in such accolades as his nomination for Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list. It was apparent on the face of a woman who was struggling with her previous wheelchair controls. “After three, four turns (with Munevo […]