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Boosting Health Through Birdwatching

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2025/09/11

If you keep a closer eye on birds this fall, they’ll likely lift your spirits. In fact, several studies show that birdwatching can lead to higher wellbeing and lower risk for mental illness. It stretches muscles, reduces blood pressure, gives you a dose of vitamin D, etc. However, outdoor activities like this aren’t always accessible. […]

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Access to the Hoosier Outdoors

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2025/09/09

While the weather is at perfect pre-fall temperatures, now is a good time to plan accessible outdoor adventures here in the Hoosier heartland. Around this time last year, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) launched a webpage dedicated to helping people with disabilities find motorized wheelchairs for navigating trails as well as accessible places […]

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Monday Tech Tip: JAWS Tip: FSCompanion

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2025/09/08

Belva Smith, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us FSCompanion, which is an AI-powered assistant integrated into the JAWS screen reader. ‘Check it out here: Click here to learn more about FSCompanion.

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Medical Mutts Make Life-Changing Difference

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2025/09/04

WRTV aired a segment this week that touched our hearts. The piece was a profile of Medical Mutts, an Indianapolis-based nonprofit organization that trains rescue dogs to serve people with disabilities. Whether warning their owners of oncoming seizures, reminding them to take their medication, or providing relief from anxiety, these dogs make a life-changing difference. […]

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Monday Tech Tip: JAWS Tips: Windows UAC Fix

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2025/09/01

Belva Smith, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us how to fix any issues with Windows User Account Control (UAC) if it’s not speaking to you using JAWS. UAC can use JAWS which is a screen reading software for individuals who are blind or visually-impaired, to announce UAC prompts. Check it out here: Click […]

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A Superb Summer for Superior Van & Mobility

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2025/08/28

Superior Van & Mobility is the largest family-owned mobility dealership in the nation. It’s leading the way in increasing access to wheelchair-accessible vans, SUVs, lifts, scooter carriers, and adaptive driving equipment. This summer, Superior stuck a few more feathers in its cap and stood out with its Indiana ties as well. Recognition and Growth In […]

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Amplify Your Life with Maxipro

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2025/08/26

The Maxipro Personal Amplifier is a hearing solution for three crucial daily activities — phone calls, in-person conversations and watching TV. The Amplifier is a small handheld device similar to a remote control. Its large tactile buttons, soft grip materials and high contrast indicators make it easy to handle for people with tremors, limited vision […]

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Monday Tech Tip: JAWS Tip: FSCast

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2025/08/25

Belva Smith, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads discusses FSCast, which is Freedom Scientific’s podcast that features news, interviews and product demonstrations. Belva discusses ways to listen to FSCast. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about FSCast.

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Super-Soaking Accessibility

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2025/08/21

One of summer’s best pastimes is blasting friends and family with water in the backyard. But for people with limited mobility, pumping the barrel or pulling the trigger of a water gun can be difficult. Adaptive Tech Solutions offers a switch-adapted water gun that allows users to “soak their friends, water flowers, or make watercolor […]

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Spoken Rx: A Prescription for Managing Medicine

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2025/08/20

Bean-sized pills in plastic bottles can be all too easy for anyone to mix up. For people with vision loss or blindness, managing prescription medications can be a particularly anxiety-inducing activity. CVS Pharmacy® has a solution — Spoken Rx. A collaboration between CVS and the vision impairment non-profit group Hadley, Spoken Rx reads prescription information […]

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Inspiration for Visual Learners

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2025/08/19

Back in high school, Tracy Scott felt surrounded by obstacles. Undiagnosed autism and dyslexia made organizing, writing and learning extremely difficult for her. Now, through the use of Inspiration, Tracy said, “There are no barriers. I can do anything.” She’s not only earned two respective degrees in technology and psychology, but she’s also improved her […]

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Monday Tech Tip: Maxipro Personal Amplifier

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2025/08/18

During the 2025 ATIA Conference, Michael Warburton from Bellman & Symfon showed us the Maxipro Personal Amplifier, which is a bluetooth-enabled amplifier for speech and cell phone calls. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Maxipro.

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ATU742 – SensePilot with Mike Hazlewood

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2025/08/15

Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guest: Mike Hazlewood – CEO & Co-Founder – SensePilot For More on SensePilot: Website: https://sensepilot.tech/ Email: info@sensepilot.tech Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SensePilotTech IG: @sensepilot https://www.instagram.com/sensepilot?igsh=cmQ4Y21teG14aDR3&utm_source=qr FB: @sensepilot

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The Scanmarker Pro Simplifies Reading

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2025/08/12

With school back in session, now is a great time to consider tools for students with dyslexia or other reading needs. One of the most lightweight, portable and easy ones out there is the Scanmarker Pro. Like a highlighter, users drag the pen-like device over any text to digitally read it aloud at their own […]

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Monday Tech Tip: Vibio Bed Shaker

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2025/08/11

During the 2025 ATIA Conference, Michael Warburton, from Bellman & Symfon showed us the Vibio Bed Shaker, which is a tactile and visual led alert for incoming calls and text message. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about the Vibio Bed Shaker.

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Optaro Optimizes Reading Through Hardware and Software

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2025/08/06

Optaro is the first video magnifier tailor-made for an iPhone. Relying on its own battery power rather than your phone’s, the Optaro magnifier attaches to your phone in two ways. The first is through a camera module and integrated case designed to fit on iPhone models 12-16 Pro Max. For phones out of this range, […]

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Monday Tech Tip: Inspiration

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2025/08/04

During the 2025 ATIA Conference, Ruby Pettifer from TechEdology showed us Inspiration, which is a visual mind mapping software to support people in their study, work, and personal goals. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Inspiration.

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Disability Pride in Every Scoop

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2025/07/31

As we celebrate summer and Disability Pride Month, few businesses embody both quite like Howdy Homemade Ice Cream in downtown Indianapolis. First, Howdy helps Hoosiers beat the heat with cool treats. More importantly, it brightens the community by building a staff consisting mostly of teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “Our goal was […]

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Jamworks Serves As Virtual Study Buddy

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2025/07/29

With school being back in session soon, students might want to consider downloading the AI notetaking app Jamworks. More than a notetaker, this is a “learning companion” that’s able to answer questions, make flashcards and simplify classroom material — just like a classmate or tutor. First, Jamworks records an entire class lecture, allowing students to […]

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Monday Tech Tip: Spoken Rx & one+other Universal Nail...

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2025/07/28

During the 2025 ATIA Conference, Anju M Meta & Erin Lauridsen from CVS Health, showed us the Spoken Rx, which is a prescription reader and the one+other Universal Nail Clipper, which is an accessible nail clipper. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Spoken Rx. Click here to learn more about one+other […]

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