As we recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) this October, we should note that statistics still show only 22% of people with disabilities are currently employed. As Vice President of Adult Services Brian Norton said: “Many employers still have a tendency to think accommodations for people with disabilities will be expensive and a hardship […]
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INDATA on TV: School Tools for Fall Semester
School has been back in session for a bit, but students are entering that time when tests become more difficult and more in-depth projects pop up. Fortunately, Vice President of Adult Services Brian Norton has some helpful tools for this time of year. Check out his appearance on Fox 59’s Indy Now for a breakdown […]
Can People with Disabilities Get Help from … Polly the Parrot?
For many individuals with neurological disabilities and disorders, traditional communication methods can be challenging or even impossible. This is where Polly, by Parrots Medical Assistant AI, revolutionizes the way individuals with disabilities connect and communicate with the world around them. Parrots AI asks the question: “How many brilliant minds remain undiscovered by the world simply […]
Better Hearing Boosts Brain Health
We hear with our brain, not our ears. Although soundwaves travel through the ears, it’s the brain that processes and interprets them as electrical signals. It gives them meaning. Hearing is thinking. With hearing loss, our brains work harder to understand information, negatively impacting our mental health. Processing the sounds of everyday life takes up […]
INDATA on TV: National Disability Employment Awareness Month
In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, check out this WISH-TV interview with Vice President of Adult Services Brian Norton. [jwplayer mediaid=”77414″] Norton’s testimony serves as an insightful reminder of the value that people with disabilities can add to the workplace — from providing diverse perspectives and reaching new demographics to bringing about accommodations […]
Imagine More with Meta AI
Imagine standing on a street corner with your grandfather and being able to see what the area looked like when he was your age. Or maybe you’re in the backyard with your daughter, trying to envision a playhouse in the big oak tree. Meta AI can turn these dreams into realities. On track to become […]