For many individuals with disabilities, finding meaningful employment opportunities can come with unique challenges. In Noblesville, Indiana, one local café is working to change that, one cup of coffee at a time. Capabilities Café is more than just a place to grab your morning drink. It is a community-driven initiative designed to provide job training […]
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SensePilot: Hands-Free Computer Control Using Head Tracking
For individuals with limited hand or arm mobility, navigating a computer can be a challenge. Tools like SensePilot offer a new way to interact with technology by turning simple head movements and facial gestures into full mouse and keyboard control. SensePilot is a head-tracking “mouse” software that uses a standard webcam — no additional hardware […]
Spring-Themed Interactive Toys for Learning and Sensory Engagement
Seasonal toys can be a fun way to bring themes from holidays and changing seasons into classrooms, therapy sessions or playtime at home. Interactive plush toys — like those created by Cuddle Barn — combine movement, music and playful characters that can capture attention and encourage engagement. With spring and Easter approaching, bunny-themed toys can […]
New TikTok Accessibility Features Improve Viewing and Navigation
Social media platforms continue to evolve, and many are adding features designed to make digital content easier to access for a wider range of users. TikTok recently introduced several accessibility updates aimed at improving how people view and interact with content on the platform. One of the newest features being tested is AI-generated alternative text […]
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 […]
The Soothing Sound of AT Solutions for Tinnitus
For the past six months, INDATA’s Outreach and Education Lead Nikol Allee has been hearing a constant ringing noise. It’s a sound her husband, INDATA Demo and Loan Lead Blake Allee, isn’t picking up in his own ears. But Nikol is far from alone — she’s among the roughly 1 in 5 people with Tinnitus. […]