Free Microsoft Accessibility Training

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Dec 242009
Hands typing on a computer keyboard

Hands typing on a computer keyboard

Easter Seals Crossroads is offering a free training session for anyone interested in learning how to use the accessibility features built into Microsoft Windows.  Learn how to change the screen resolution, use the SoundSentry, change the font size, adjust speed, and much more.  Get the most out of your computer by making it easy to use for everyone!

The Microsoft Accessibility Resource Center training will be held on January 22, 2010 from 9 am to 12 pm in the 4th floor Conference Room at Easter Seals Crossroads, located at 4740 Kingsway Drive, Indianapolis.

To register, visit http://microsoftaccessibilitytraining.eventbrite.com/ or call Carol Girt by January 21, 2009 at (317) 466-1000 ext. 2421, or e-mail her at cgirt@eastersealscrossroads.org.  Space is limited, so call today!

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INDATA Project: Getting Assistive Technology to You

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Nov 132009

INDATA this, INDATA that.  What exactly is INDATA anyway?

Assistive Technology Lab
Assistive Technology Lab

Let’s catch up a bit.  INDATA stands for the Indiana Assistive Technology Act.  Its goal is to spread the word about assistive technology and make it readily available for Indiana residents with disabilities.  Here are the services we offer:

  • Device Demonstration Set up an appointment to learn how to use assistive technology devices.
  • Device Loan Borrow equipment for up to three months to help you decide if you could use it.  Follow these easy steps to set up an account and browse the various devices available for loan.
    Equipment from Assistive Technology Lab
    Equipment from Assistive Technology Lab
  • Training Quarterly assistive technology trainings and annual assistive technology conference held at the convention center in Indianapolis.
  • Equipment Reutilization Donate old equipment including wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches and other mobility related devices to Easter Seals Crossroads as it prepares for an upcoming equipment exchange program.
  • Reutilized Computer Program We repair and refresh donated computers and give them to people with disabilities that have no means to purchase one on their own.
  • AT Hour This one-hour presentation informs your group about the assistive technology programs and services provided by the INDATAProject and includes an exciting “show and tell” of various assistive technology equipment.
  • Information and Referral Questions about assistive technology? You can call our Information & Referral/Funding Specialist to learn more about available services and funding options.

We’re a friendly bunch here at the INDATA project, and we’re here to provide you with assistive technology solutions.  Questions or comments?  Stop by anytime at http://www.eastersealstech.com!

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Next AT Demo Day in South Bend

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Oct 222009

It’s that time again… time for another Demo Day!

Girl giving 2 thumbs up!

Girl giving 2 thumbs up!

Goodwill Industries of Michiana will be hosting this fine event on Thursday, October 29, from 12 to 4 p.m.  The INDATA project at Easter Seals Crossroads offers free demonstrations on assistive technology devices that focus primarily on autism.  Touch screens, adaptive keyboards, trackballs, visual and schedule assistant, and communication devices will all be showcased.

This is an open event for anyone interested in learning more about assistive technology, whether you use the devices or would just like to see how they operate.

Don’t miss it! Register by October 28 for a 30 minute appointment by contacting Carol Girt at cgirt@eastersealscrossroads.org or call 1-888-466-1314.  Goodwill Industries of Michiana is located on 1805 W. Western Ave. in South Bend.

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Covering the State of Indiana with Assistive Technology

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Oct 132009

As the name implies, INDATA is a statewide service for Indiana.  While our offices are located at Easter Seals Crossroads in Indianapolis, we travel throughout Indiana to get people’s hands on assistive technology (AT).  We conduct many “Demo Days” each year, where Carol Girt, our Loan Library Specialist, travels to our regional sites and gives AT demonstrations on particular topics.  Where are our regional sites, you say?  Take a look at the green dots below:

Map of Regional Assistive Technology Centers in Indiana

Map of Regional Assistive Technology Centers in Indiana

You can see that our regional sites are spread all over Indiana in an effort to make traveling most convenient for you!  We rotate between New Albany, South Bend, Fort Wayne, Merrillville, Bloomington, Centerville, Evansville, and Terre Haute demonstrating AT for different disabilities.  Topics include low vision, hearing impairments, aging, autism, aids for daily living, and learning disabilities.  Check out the Regional Assistive Technology Centers page on our web site for information and directions to our locations.

For a schedule of 2009′s Demo Days, visit the Event Calendar on the Easter Seals Tech web site. Once you click on a Demo Day, you will be given information as to when we will be in town, where we can meet you, and how to register for a demo.  It is imperative that you register before the day of the demo so that you can talk to Carol and she can narrow down what kinds of AT to bring to the demo.

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