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A weekly podcast keeping you up to date on the latest developments in the world of assistive technology for people with disabilities. Produced by the INDATA Project at Easter Seals Crossroads in Indiana.

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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.

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Links:

iPad High School part 2

Danville's Digital Initiative Site | 

http://di.danville.k12.in.us/

Maine's laptop project after 10 years | 

http://www.sunjournal.com/state/story/988012


Teaching All Students Blog |

http://teachingall.blogspot.com/

PATINS Project | 

http://patinsproject.com/

INDATA app list: http://bit.ly/qXjrpc

If you have an AT question, leave us a voice mail at: 317-721-7124 or email tech@eastersealscrossroads.org

Check out our blog:  http://blog.eastersealstech.com

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Direct download: iPadHighSchoolPart2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:30 AM

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.

Click the "Pod" link above to listen or subscribe with iTunes.

Links:

iPad High School part 1

Danville's Digital Initiative Site | 

http://di.danville.k12.in.us/

Maine's laptop project after 10 years | 

http://www.sunjournal.com/state/story/988012


Teaching All Students Blog |

http://teachingall.blogspot.com/

PATINS Project | 

http://patinsproject.com/

INDATA app list: http://bit.ly/qXjrpc

If you have an AT question, leave us a voice mail at: 317-721-7124 or email tech@eastersealscrossroads.org

Check out our blog:  http://blog.eastersealstech.com

Follow us on Twitter: @INDATAproject

Like us on Facebook:  www.Facebook.com/INDATA

Direct download: iPadHighSchoolPart1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:30 AM

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.

Click the "Pod" link above to listen or subscribe with iTunes.

Links:

Interview with Mark Barlet of AbleGamers Patrick Black of Teaching All Students (www.AbleGamers.com)

January 5th, 2012 » Accessible Golf Courses | http://bit.ly/9UCOLC

Higher Education and AT (HEAT) Training: http://bit.ly/9UCOLC

Dynavox: Boardmaker Studio - Selworthy Special School case study - YouTube | http://youtu.be/pNcq4467Kb8 | http://bit.ly/u4fB2S 

Driving with a Bioptic System: One User's Experience Ike Presley http://bit.ly/rRMO4M

Adjusting Mirrors to avoid blind spots: http://bit.ly/rBurBX

Easter Seals Crossroads: http://bit.ly/sf9X7r

Smart technology now runs skin deep | http://bit.ly/rZmwVN

Amazon Prime: http://amzn.to/hitn9m  

Race to the bionic eye http://bit.ly/rW2vZ3

Teaching All Students: Soft Clothes http://bit.ly/tMKIhi

Holiday Gifts for Children with Disabilities | http://bit.ly/s6a8eG

Apps: App Store - WritePad http://bit.ly/rBSUOV | PhatPad for iPad on the iTunes App Store http://bit.ly/uLCNOQ

INDATA app list: http://bit.ly/qXjrpc

If you have an AT question, leave us a voice mail at: 317-721-7124 or email tech@eastersealscrossroads.org

Check out our blog:  http://blog.eastersealstech.com

Follow us on Twitter: @INDATAproject

Like us on Facebook:  www.Facebook.com/INDATA

Direct download: ATU121611.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:30 AM

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.

Click the "Pod" link above to listen or subscribe with iTunes.

Links:

Interview with Patrick Black of Teaching All Students (TeachingAllStudents.blogspot.com | About Patrick)

Peter Meije That Android Show http://bit.ly/qedfCG | Seeing with Sound - The vOICe http://bit.ly/vw8ZSl

Assistive Technology Publisher Celebrated for Vision, Innovations and Lifetime Commitment to Special Education - Press Release - Digital Journal http://bit.ly/v7WmB1

App Store - Audible http://bit.ly/ug32XC | What is Audible? | Discount Audio Book Membership Plans http://bit.ly/v055be

Microsoft Accessibility Curriculum Resources for Special Education http://bit.ly/vTH78v

Partner Robot | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION GLOBAL WEBSITE http://bit.ly/sWLUz2

Teaching All Students: Guest Post-OrbiTouch Keyless Keyboard: Breaking Barriers http://bit.ly/ssuXAq

Choosing Toys for Children with Vision Loss - AccessWorld® - November 2011 http://bit.ly/s7uQBn

Learning Disability Software: Kurzweil 3000, Read n Write, WYNN, Premier

INDATA app list: http://bit.ly/qXjrpc

If you have an AT question, leave us a voice mail at: 317-721-7124 or email tech@eastersealscrossroads.org

Check out our blog:  http://blog.eastersealstech.com

Follow us on Twitter: @INDATAproject

Like us on Facebook:  www.Facebook.com/INDATA

Direct download: ATU120911.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:30 AM

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.

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Links:

Interview with Scott Drahos of SAJE Technology (www.SAJETech.com)

Blind Bargains: Deals & News for the Blind & Visually Impaired http://bit.ly/uS9Nkz

Quick Tips For Color Blind Internet Users » TechLogon Technology News | Tech News Help And Tutorials http://bit.ly/uwqQjW

Romotive We ♥ Robots http://bit.ly/tSDbfR

iPod Touch & iPad Resources - LiveBinder http://bit.ly/rKUHc2

Assistive Technology: Five Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Dedicated eReader http://bit.ly/t8y380

What's New in ZoomText 10? - ai squared - making accessibility simple http://bit.ly/sAM0HK

2011 Holiday Gift Guide: Active Lifestyle - Spinal Cord Injury - Paralysis Research Center http://bit.ly/rq83oU

Researchers develop eButton, an easier way to monitor food intake, exercise, and lifestyle http://bit.ly/sZwKgV

Researchers developing “wearable computer” for your eyes | The Sideshow - Yahoo! News http://yhoo.it/uDcTx8

Making Your Digital Marketing More Accessible | Social Media Explorer http://bit.ly/rH30vi

AudioGames.net | SEN / ICT Directory http://bit.ly/rCI7mK

5 Teaching Mistakes Accessibility Advocates Make | Katherine Lynch.org http://bit.ly/vNQIew

Finding Good Apps for Children With Autism - NYTimes.com http://nyti.ms/tQ9fl4

INDATA app list: http://bit.ly/qXjrpc

If you have an AT question, leave us a voice mail at: 317-721-7124 or email tech@eastersealscrossroads.org

Check out our blog:  http://blog.eastersealstech.com

Follow us on Twitter: @INDATAproject

Like us on Facebook:  www.Facebook.com/INDATA

Direct download: ATU120211.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:30 AM

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.

This week we break from our traditional show format and bring you an entertaining holiday shopping show for users of assistive technology.

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Links:

coin abacus for learning to count money http://bit.ly/vOJEQD
Ask me about autism t-shirt http://bit.ly/tyJqUD
Autism puzzle piece tie

http://bit.ly/vT4Pgk

touched by autism jewelry http://bit.ly/alGpIg
Livescribe smart pen http://bit.ly/ukH9RE
Leapfrog durable tablet http://bit.ly/tpIc0C
Amplified phone http://bit.ly/tDAbCu
Sonic Bomb clock http://amzn.to/vAPtmy
Photophone http://bit.ly/tvqq3F
Easy Blue switch adapted headset http://bit.ly/vacGLr
foot stool for reaching things in cabinets http://bit.ly/vhAeoD
Pyramid reader http://bit.ly/sFreZU
Telestick http://bit.ly/rKcrfg
Wheelchair accessible van  http://bit.ly/27I28C
Bigtrack trackball  http://bit.ly/tXdgIe
Big Keys Keyboard

http://bit.ly/spwdX0

Rifton trike http://bit.ly/sC74pg
lock laces (no-tie shoe laces) http://bit.ly/rpC85U
Checker/Chess Set http://bit.ly/upYYg9
Travel organizer http://bit.ly/uZm0PC
Money organizer/wallet http://bit.ly/s5e2jx
Braille Scrabble (Tiles only) http://bit.ly/tOBF3D
Low vision watch http://bit.ly/v5RPcC
Soccer ball with bells (also football and basketball) http://bit.ly/uJ74Bc
Colorino color identifier http://bit.ly/tTBn3B
Voice controlled travel alarm clock http://bit.ly/rUbO8M
Large print crossword puzzles http://bit.ly/tLvHPg
talking meat thermometer http://bit.ly/sR1PsC
talking penguin clock http://bit.ly/vI2ZOF
iPhone gloves http://bit.ly/qLST5L
boil alert http://bit.ly/tG4RSA
Accessible hot potato game http://bit.ly/vfl9SW


INDATA app list: http://bit.ly/qXjrpc

If you have an AT question, leave us a voice mail at: 317-721-7124 or email tech@eastersealscrossroads.org

Check out our blog:  http://blog.eastersealstech.com

Follow us on Twitter: @INDATAproject

Like us on Facebook:  www.Facebook.com/INDATA

Direct download: ATU112511.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:30 AM

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.

Click the "Pod" link above to listen or subscribe with iTunes.

Links:

Interview with Chuck Bergen of VTree LLC, makers of MyGolf and MyFootball (www.vtreellc.com)

Q&A: One Handed Typing (www.AboutOneHandTyping.com)

Product Review: QuestionQuest! « ConnSENSE Bulletin http://bit.ly/umFni9

Bank Online with a Screen Reader http://bit.ly/uY8P7e

Assistive Technology for Young Children: A Parent's Perspective - YouTube http://bit.ly/tYaKaD

'Thank you for giving me a voice': First words of nine-year-old girl after revolutionary treatment | Mail Online http://bit.ly/rulsgo

Ball State University - Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis http://bit.ly/trt422

iTunes music match: Apple - iCloud - All your music on all your devices. http://bit.ly/s0KN7A

INDATA app list: http://bit.ly/qXjrpc

If you have an AT question, leave us a voice mail at: 317-721-7124 or email tech@eastersealscrossroads.org

Check out our blog:  http://blog.eastersealstech.com

Follow us on Twitter: @INDATAproject

Like us on Facebook:  www.Facebook.com/INDATA


Direct download: ATU111811.mp3
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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.

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November 4, 2011 Episode: 23

Links:

Interview with Rob Chappel of Eye Tech Digital Systems (www.EyeTechDS.com)

Q&A: Talking Glucose Meters(http://bit.ly/tQV9oOhttp://bit.ly/v2U49hhttp://bit.ly/uMqfmN

Virginia G Piper accessible sports facility in Arizona! http://bit.ly/oqh1vI

Note Taking Assistive Technology - The AT Geeks http://bit.ly/tRhrR2

Video: Kinect Provides the Seeing Eye in a Robotic Guide Dog for the Blind | Popular Science http://bit.ly/vmFUym

Music and Disability | Accessibility and Technology Geek http://bit.ly/tt5S6x

Bionic Bodies: Why the Future for Quadriplegics Looks So Bright - Alice G. Walton - Life - The Atlantic http://bit.ly/sEosxK

MacBook Air Review Part 1: Specs and performance | SeroTalk http://bit.ly/vyTrYO

swackett® :: a different kind of weather app™ http://bit.ly/uwj8zC 

INDATA app list: http://bit.ly/qXjrpc

If you have an AT question, leave us a voice mail at: 317-721-7124 or email tech@eastersealscrossroads.org

Check out our blog:  http://blog.eastersealstech.com

Follow us on Twitter: @INDATAproject

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Direct download: ATU111111.mp3
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Note:  The audio of this episode was updated on 11-9-11 due to lack of clarity.  Older versions may be difficult to use.

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.

Click the "Pod" link above to listen or subscribe with iTunes.

November 4, 2011 Episode: 23

Links:

Interview with Christopher Kuczynski Assistant Legal Counsel and Director of the ADA/GINA Policy Division at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (www.EEOC.gov |  http://1.usa.gov/sxkjQW)

Q&A: DropCam (www.DropCam.com)

Hacker Gets Siri Working On iPhone/iPod Touch 4 http://bit.ly/rHeyrK 

Freedom Scientific | e-Learning Entrance http://bit.ly/vPVYkX

Prentke Romich - Language Lab: Core Words for iPad on the iTunes App Store http://bit.ly/sI099X

Teaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs: Things to Do with Extra Picture Symbols http://bit.ly/rv0UJK

Don Johnston - The Case Against Assistive Technology Video http://bit.ly/sQ7yt5

Virtual worlds help autistic children develop social skills | KurzweilAI http://bit.ly/vNA1Ob

Proloquo2Go 1.7 adds new features to most popular iOS communication App http://bit.ly/vIbvFO

Ice Cream Sandwich accessibility - That Android Show http://bit.ly/qedfCG

INDATA app list: http://bit.ly/qXjrpc

If you have an AT question, leave us a voice mail at: 317-721-7124 or email tech@eastersealscrossroads.org

Check out our blog:  http://blog.eastersealstech.com

Follow us on Twitter: @INDATAproject

Like us on Facebook:  www.Facebook.com/INDATA

Direct download: ATUP110411.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:30 AM

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.

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Links:

Interview with David Dikter & Caroline Van How of ATIA (www.ATIA.org)


Q&A: Literacy Systems (WYNN: http://bit.ly/vhPW9L Kurzweil 3000: http://bit.ly/w5d8CN Premier: http://bit.ly/seopcc)

What's New in JAWS 13 http://bit.ly/uP7kZB

Apps for Autism - 60 Minutes - CBS News http://bit.ly/taF875

Directory of Free Assistive Technology Software Compiled by the University of Athens http://bit.ly/uZd85h

Dynavox webinar Event Registration http://bit.ly/tAEqUA

Yale Autism Seminar - Video - Download free content from Yale University on iTunes http://bit.ly/rUyIZm

Thought-controlled computers may soon be a reality - Computerworld http://bit.ly/vjsRod

INDATA app list: http://bit.ly/qXjrpc


If you have an AT question, leave us a voice mail at: 317-721-7124 or email tech@eastersealscrossroads.org

Check out our blog:  http://blog.eastersealstech.com

Follow us on Twitter: @INDATAproject

Like us on Facebook:  www.Facebook.com/INDATA

Direct download: ATUP102811.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:30 AM