Everyone deserves the right to control their own lives and to experience the intrinsic value of making their own decisions, including people with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD). In fact, “independence” for people with IDD can mean anything from being able to pick out their own clothing – to needing less supervision – to being able...
One thing is certain in these times: being a soldier on the frontline of a war and being a care provider during a pandemic both manifest forms of stress that bear a strong resemblance to one another. It’s more important than ever to try to remain mindful of your mental and physical well-being during these...
A physician provides his/her diabetic patients with home glucose monitors to measure blood sugar and weigh the efficacy of prescribed meds and diet. Cardiologists issue blood pressure devices to keep tabs on their patients’ heart function between appointments. But what do clinicians utilize to measure the progress, setbacks and successes of the mental health and...
Through these times, our very FIRST thought is of YOU. The degree of selflessness you demonstrate as you care for groups of people with intellectual disabilities, some of which who may be high risk, while trying to maintain balance in your own lives does not go unnoticed. You are continually in our hearts and on...
In a recent study provided for The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, the influence of MeMinder was examined in the vocational rehabilitation space. The study contrasted old methodologies of task instruction (measurement of time spent creating custom binders, pictures lists, verbal instruction, travel) with the implementation of assistive technology/electronic job coaches....
PATINS Project (Promoting Achievement through Technology and INstruction for all Students) is a state-wide technical assistance network that connects Indiana’s local education agencies (LEAs) to Accessible Materials, Assistive Technology, Professional Development & Technical Support through the Indiana Departments of Education and Administration. PATINS helps to ensure that ALL students can access, participate, and progress within their...
INDIANAPOLIS, December 6th, 2019 – CreateAbility, Inc., a technology company located in Indianapolis, is preparing to launch a new version of their flagship assistive technology solution, MeMINDER 3.3. Now deployed in 17 states, MeMINDER helps people with IDDs, TBIs, Down Syndrome, Autism, and Dementia build and/or keep their independence. From their IOS or Android devices,...
INDIANAPOLIS, October 15th, 2019 – CreateAbility, Inc., a technology company located in Indianapolis, recently launched its new communication platform, avatalk, that helps people in the circle of care of a resident with an intellectual disability, to quickly and anonymously ask any question of the resident. “The issue”, according to Steve Sutter, President of CreateAbility, “is...
Corporate philanthropy has been deeply engrained into the culture of CreateAbility Inc. since its inception in 2001. The company, which provides assistive technology to people with Down Syndrome, intellectual disabilities, dementia and traumatic brain injuries. The company donates 10% of its profits to local and worldwide organizations such as Circle City Relief, the Muscular Dystrophy...
INDIANAPOLIS, May 22, 2019 – CreateAbility, Inc., a technology company located in Indianapolis, has recently entered its second phase of development of WhenWear Advisor, an assistive technology solution that will make the transition to employment for consumers with intellectual disabilities more manageable, increase their productivity, and provide an ease of use for the companies managing...