Think Beyond the Label is a collaborative effort of human services and employment agencies that uses grants to connect hiring businesses with people with disabilities. They also work to dispel common misconceptions about employees with disabilities. Not to mention, they’re downright hilarious. Check out their commercial: This campaign’s website contains several facts about people with […]
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Introducing Lee Martin, President of Circle City Chapter of National Federation of the Blind
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Lee Martin, President of the Circle City Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). Lee is also a member of the Mayor’s Advisory Council on Disability (MACD) and the Blinded Veterans Association. INDATA: Are you an Indianapolis native? Lee: No, I grew up in Muncie, Indiana. […]
Talking Book and Braille Library Welcomes Hoosiers with Vision Impairment
The Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL) is one of 57 regional libraries that provides FREE alternative reading sources for people with low vision. The TBBL is a part of the Library of Congress’ National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. They offer large print, braille books, and books on tape to Indiana […]
Speedway Special Needs Resource Fair, April 24th
WHAT: 2010 Special Needs Family Resource and Information Fair WHEN: April 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Speedway United Methodist Church, 5065 W. 16th St., Indianapolis IN Come visit with more than 40 disability service organizations and find services to help you and your loved one at this free, […]
Window-Eyes Training in Cincinnati
GW Micro is offering classes for students, assistive technology professionals, rehab counselors, or anyone wanting to get a thorough training in Window-Eyes. This could benefit a number of different audiences, whether you already use the program and want a better understanding of its uses or if you’re using it for the first time. The two […]
Microsoft Accessibility Training April 23
Easter Seals Crossroads is one of 26 Microsoft Accessibility Resource Centers (MARC) in the United States, and the only one in Indiana. This center provides quarterly trainings on how to use the accessibility features built into Microsoft. These features were designed with consideration towards disabilities such as low vision, wrist injury, and hearing loss. The next training […]