During the 2026 ATIA Conference, Earle Harrison, National Account Manager at Selvas BLV showed us how to use the Braille Sense 7 with DOT Pad. The Braille Sense 6 is a braille notetaker and it can be used with the DOT pad to allow people with visual impairments to experience writings or drawings through touch. […]
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Busting Myths About Down Syndrome
In the early 1980s, people with Down syndrome (DS) weren’t expected to experience employment or live past the age of 25. Now, let’s fast forward to today and look at Coleman Jones — the nearly 30-year-old vice president of the Howdy Homemade Ice Cream franchise, which includes a location here in Indiana. The company’s first-ever […]
Neater Arm Support ZERO: Supporting Everyday Independence at the Table and Beyond
For individuals with upper extremity weakness, completing everyday tasks like eating, typing, or using a phone can be challenging without assistance. Fortunately, assistive technology solutions like the Neater Arm Support ZERO (NAS-Zero) are designed to make those daily activities more manageable and empowering. The NAS-Zero is a mechanical arm support that uses a friction-free system […]
Exploring Easterseals Crossroads’ Adapted Gaming Lab
Video games are a powerful way for people to connect, compete, and have fun. But for many individuals with disabilities, traditional gaming equipment can create barriers that make it difficult to participate. The Adapted Gaming Lab at Easterseals Crossroads is working to change that by creating a space where gamers of all abilities can play […]
Monday Tech Tip: Neater Eater Robotic Dining System
During the 2026, ATIA Conference, Madison Self at Pices Healthcare Solutions shows us the Neater Eater Robotic Dining System which is an assistive feeding device. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about the Neater Eater Robotic Dining System.
Monday Tech Tip: How to Create Titles & Heading in Word using JAWS Screen Reader
Jim Rinehart, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us how to create titles and headings in a Word document using JAWS screenreader. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about JAWS.