Molded and assembled right here in Indiana, the Totchop is quickly becoming a staple of family households as well as AT expos and rehabilitation centers across the country. A dinnertime choking scare with his daughter sparked founder Matt Kawiecki’s initial idea for the device — a tool that would allow parents to safely and quickly […]
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Stave Off Stove Danger
Six seconds from now, a cooking-related fire will occur in an American home. In fact, cooking is the number-one cause of home fires in the United States, which cost an average of $35,000 dollars in damages. Don’t fall into one of these statistics. Leaving the stove on is a common household safety hazard known for […]
The i-Reader 2 Makes Low-Vision Reading Simple
The power of the i-Reader 2 lies in its simplicity. A desktop scan-and-read device, it’s designed to allow the utmost ease of use for blind and low-vision users. Multiple features strategically rely on users’ hearing and sense of touch. First, users will know the camera arm is raised to the right reading position when they […]
The RollerMouse Red Offers Relief
While working on a computer may seem like a low-impact activity, a desk job can still be physically demanding. In fact, 80% of computer users report some form of repetitive strain injury (RSI) symptoms — tingling wrists, sore shoulders, tight necks, etc. Say hello to the RollerMouse Red. This solution from Contour Design allows users […]
AT from Kindergarten through High School
School’s out for the summer, but INDATA is hosting a full-day training session this week for those interested in making classrooms more accessible come future semesters. This Thursday, June 26, INDATA will present “Assistive Technology for K-12.” Here is a preview of the training and the AT it will highlight. Enhancing Education in Indiana The […]
Hearview Glasses Give Life Subtitles
Imagine if life were like a foreign film — with subtitles popping up in front of your eyes whenever people speak. Now available through INDATA’s Lending Library, the Hearview Subtitle Glasses make this idea a reality. Designed for the deaf and hard of hearing community, the glasses pair with the user’s smartphone to capture people’s […]