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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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Uniquely You! Shines Spotlight on Easterseals Crossroads

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2025/07/23

We’re thrilled and honored to be featured in the July issue of Uniquely You! — a monthly magazine written by families, caregivers and individuals with disabilities. In addition to Indianapolis, the magazine runs city-specific publications in Florida, Georgia, Michigan and Ohio. In this local spotlight article, author Lindsey Watson uses her personal experience as a […]

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Monday Tech Tip: Optaro

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2025/07/21

During the 2025 ATIA Conference, Timothy Gels from Eschenbach Optic, showed us the Optaro, which is an electronic magnifier made for an i-Phone. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Optaro.

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Summer Fun for Everyone at Murphy Aquatic Park

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2025/07/17

Since the weather is perfect for outdoor adventures at the moment, we would like to highlight a Hoosier park that truly offers summer fun for everyone. Designed with accessibility at top of mind, Murphy Aquatic Park in Avon boasts Central Indiana’s only fully ADA-accessible water playground, along with several other features for guests of all […]

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The BrailleDoodle Brings Fun to Education

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2025/07/16

For children who are blind or visually impaired, learning braille is an essential part of literacy and independence. But just like learning to read and write for sighted children, the process can be challenging — and it requires tools that are both accessible and engaging. That’s where the BrailleDoodle comes in. Created by the TouchPad […]

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Tactile Learning and Autonomy with the Tactonom Reader

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2025/07/15

“Would you assemble an IKEA shelf with your eyes closed?” For Martin, “there’s no question about it,” especially with the Tactonom Reader in his toolbox. Named after the words “tactile” and “autonomous,” Inventivio’s Tactonom Reader combines braille, tactile graphics and digital speech explanation in order for blind people like Martin to learn independently. Through printing […]

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Monday Tech Tip: Jamworks AI Note Taking App

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2025/07/14

During the 2025 ATIA Conference, Lewis Markell from Jamworks gave us a brief overview of the Jamworks AI Note Taking App. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Jamworks.

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Gain Control with the MirrorPad Pro

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2025/07/10

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 13.5 percent of adults with visual impairment have used assistive, adaptive devices within the last two years. The MirrorPad Pro is a recent vision solution from Irie AT that can be another tool for those who need help at school, at work or in the […]

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Monday Tech Tip: SightStand

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2025/07/07

During the 2025 ATIA Conference, Dr. Francisco Richardson, showed us the SightStand he invented, which is a compact stand that attaches to a smartphone for hands-free magnification. Check it out here: Click here for more about SightStand.

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MagniLink TAB Offers Mobile Vision Solution

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2025/07/02

Manufactured by Low Vision International, the MagniLink TAB is a new mobile tablet that “sets a new quality standard in tablet solutions for the visually impaired.” Foldable, lightweight and simple to set up, this device is as easy to use as a laptop in a coffee shop. The tablet has a touchscreen with low-vision adapted […]

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Avaz AAC App Allows for Authentic Expression

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2025/07/01

Available across iOS and Android platforms in multiple languages, the Avaz AAC app not only makes communication easier for users, but it allows them to express themselves more authentically. The Avaz interface allows users to communicate in digital speech by choosing from visual representations of various words and phrases. Now, thanks to the new feature […]

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Monday Tech Tip: Scanmarker Pro & Scanmarker Read

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2025/06/30

During the 2025 ATIA Conference, Brian Friedlander showed us the Scanmarker Pro and Scanmarker Reader, which are standalone, portable reading devices to help those with reading challenges. Check it out here: Clear here to learn more about Scanmarker products.

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ATU735 – Caption Companion with Margaret Downs and...

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2025/06/27

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: Margaret Downs, RCP – Executive Director – Premier Visual Voice, LLC Mathew Call, NCSP – Director of Technology – Premier Visual Voice, LLC Website: […]

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The Joy of the Oticon EduMic

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2025/06/26

The Oticon EduMic is changing the way we connect with people who are hard of hearing. If you’re a teacher, imagine your voice cutting through the clatter of a classroom and directly reaching a student’s hearing aids. Or if you’re a parent, imagine cooking at home and your child being able to hear you over […]

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AT from Kindergarten through High School

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2025/06/25

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 […]

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Monday Tech Tip: Avaz AAC App

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2025/06/23

During the 2025 ATIA Conference, Narayanan Ramakrishan, CEO at Avaz AAC showed us the Avaz AAC app. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Avaz AAC app.

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ATU734 – BrailleDoodle with Daniel Lubiner – Part 2

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2025/06/20

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: Daniel Lubiner – Founder and Executive Director – The TouchPad Pro Foundation Dawn Campbell – President of Board Of Directors – The TouchPad Pro […]

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Android Phone Use Gets a Facelift

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2025/06/18

A relatively new Android accessibility feature makes phone use easier than ever for people with speech and motor impairments. Camera Switches enables users to navigate their Android phone with eye movements and facial gestures. It turns an Android phone’s front-facing camera into a switch or controller, allowing users to scan with one movement and select […]

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Monday Tech Tip: Tactonom Reader

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2025/06/16

During the 2025 ATIA Conference, Klaus-Peter Hars from Inventivio showed us the Tactonom Reader, which is a device that enables blind individuals to use tactile graphics with speech explanation to independently access graphic learning content. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Tactonom Reader.

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