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INDATA Project to Host Demo Day on Autism

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Aug 102010

INDATA and Easter Seals Crossroads

What: A “Demo Day” featuring devices that assist people with autism.

When: Friday, August 20, 2010

Where: Rauch, Inc, 1200 Bono St. New Albany, Indiana

Why: The “Demo Day” gives individuals who make an appointment the opportunity to experience an abbreviated one-on-one device demonstration, during which they learn how assistive technology can increase independence through a hands-on session with the many low-tech and high-tech assistive technology devices available.

A variety of devices will be demonstrated, with a particular emphasis on autism, including: touch screens, adaptive keyboards, trackballs, Visual and Schedule Assistant and some communication devices.

To register for your free half-hour appointment during “Demo Day,” contact Carol Girt at 1-888-466-1314. Please register by 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 19th. If you are interested in learning about assistive technology devices for other disabilities, please contact Carol Girt.

For more information visit the Device Demonstration Page on the INDATA website.

INDATA Project to Host Demo Day on Autism

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Jul 292010

INDATA and Easter Seals Crossroads

What: A “Demo Day” featuring devices that assist people with autism.

When: Thursday, August 5, 2010

Where: Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center, 3701 Bellemeade Ave., in Evansville, Indiana.

Why: The “Demo Day” gives individuals who make an appointment the opportunity to experience an abbreviated one-on-one device demonstration, during which they learn how assistive technology can increase independence through a hands-on session with the many low-tech and high-tech assistive technology devices available.

A variety of devices will be demonstrated, with a particular emphasis on autism, including: touch screens, adaptive keyboards, trackballs, Visual and Schedule Assistant and some communication devices.

To register for your free half-hour appointment during “Demo Day,” contact Carol Girt at 1-888-466-1314. Please register by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 4^th. If you are interested in learning about assistive technology devices for other disabilities, please contact Carol Girt.

For more information visit the Device Demonstration Page on the INDATA website.

Gadget Camp: Mother Sees Growth in Daughter After Camp

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Jul 232010

Miata and her Mother at Gadget Camp

Patricia Finkley assisted her daughter in the participation of Gadget Camp during the last week of June. Gadget Camp was a week long, day camp held at Butler University put on by the INDATA Team at Easter Seals Crossroads to give students with disabilities a chance to grow and have fun at a week of summer camp. Miata, Patricia’s daughter, and nine other children were able to learn about communication and social skills, along with making valuable friendships throughout the week.

“This was our first time doing something like Gadget Camp, and we loved it!” Patricia said after the completion of Gadget Camp. She was happy to see the growth in Miata’s communication and social skills throughout the week. Volunteers at Gadget Camp saw improvement in Miata’s communication skills, and by the completion of Gadget Camp Miata was able to more easily use her communication device effectively.

Patricia also made a point to let everyone know that Miata had fun and made new friends during the week at Gadget Camp. Some of her favorite activities during the week were fishing and singing camp songs.

FREE Assistive Technology Conference, Hosted by the INDATA Project at Easter Seals Crossroads

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Jul 152010

INDATA and Easter Seals Crossroads

What: A FREE assistive technology conference with more than 50 assistive technology vendors and more than 30 hours of educational sessions and presentations.

When: July 29and 30, 2010

Where: Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana

Topics Include:

Augmentative Communication
Aging
Employment
Education
Independent Living
Policy and Implementation
Recreation
Research and Web

Visit the INDATA website and click on “Annual Assistive Technology Conference” for a schedule of presentations.

Check out the Game Accessibility Arcade presented by the AbleGamers Foundation! This hands-on presentation focuses on demonstration accessible technology that can be used to play the Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox, Sony PS3 and computer games.

Keynote Speaker John Bramblitt is an artist living in Denton, Texas. His art has been sold in more than 20 countries, and he has appeared internationally in print, TV and radio. His work has received much recognition, including the “Most Inspirational Video of 2008″ from YouTube, and three Presidential Service Awards for his innovative art workshops. John will be conducting a hands-on workshop after the lunch keynote session.

Special thanks to our sponsors:

Relay Indiana

GW Micro

Intel Corporation

Eye Can See, Inc.

Vision Aid Systems

Spec Tech

Tobii ATI

Home Health Depot

Advantage Care Select

MetLife

Prentke Romich Company

Huser Home Care

Empower Learning

Gadget Camp- Hosted by INDATA and Easter Seals Crossroad Recap

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Jul 092010

Fish

What: Gadget Camp- an all-day, week-long camp for kids ages 10-16 that use augmentative communication devices.

When: June 28- July 2, 2010

Where: Butler University, Indianapolis

A Child Painting

INDATA and Easter Seals Crossroads is proud to stay we have completed a successful week of Gadget Camp this past week with ten wonderful kids! Camp helped students to improve social skills, improve vocabulary, and provided a fun week of camp.

Camp activities included fishing, an animal safari, photography, painting, water balloons, a scavenger hunt, tie dye, and many other activities around Butler’s campus.

Campers went home with artwork, prizes, and friendships to remember this week of fun and learning!

Child Petting an Iguana

INDATA Project to Host Demo Day on Autism

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Jul 072010

INDATA and Easter Seals Crossroads

What: A “Demo Day” featuring devices that assist people with autism.

When: Friday, July 16, 2010

Where: Easter Seals ARC, 4919 Coldwater Road Fort Wayne, Indiana

To register for your free half-hour appointment during “Demo Day,” contact Carol Girt at 1-888-466-1314. Please register by 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 15^th. If you are interested in learning about assistive technology devices for other disabilities, please contact Carol Girt.

For more information visit the Device Demonstration Page on the INDATA website.