Augmentative and Alternative Communication Apps

For people who have a disability that hinders their ability to speak and participate in regular conversation, there are a number of augmentative and alternative communication options that can make “speech” possible. These applications  are designed to read aloud words and phrases that an individual inputs into an augmentative communication device. The Friendship Circle is a not-for-profit organization […]

VoiceOver Technology Makes iPhone More Accessible

With the influx of smart phone technology showing no signs of slowing down, universal accessibility has become a concern, and is often times a flaw of smart phone design. Fortunately, the Apple iPhone is one product on the market  that has made accessibility a priority. The VoiceOver program is a screen reader for iPhone that […]

Fishing Has No Boundaries

In yesterday’s blog,  golfing for people with disabilities was highlighted as one of the great adaptive activities of the spring season. Well, if golfing isn’t your thing and you still want to be outside but require activities that are  more accessible for individuals with disabilities, then Fishing Has No Boundaries of Mid-North Indiana, Inc. may […]

The Adapta-Club from Golf Country

As winter comes to an end and we finally start to see the first signs of spring, we will most likely want to be outside more often, soaking up the sun while enjoying various physical activities. This may seem like a natural progression from one season to the next, but for an individual with a […]

EVENT: Sensory Friendly of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

  What: A sensory friendly showing of  the 20th Century Fox film  Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Rodrick Rules presented by Goodrich Quality Theaters. When: Saturday, April 2 at 10am Where: Hamilton 16 IMAX in Noblesville, IN. Who Should Attend: Families with children who have special needs. The “Lights Up, Sound Down.  Lights Up, […]