Going out during the harsh Hoosier winters can be a challenging quest. That’s why we’ve compiled the following list of indoor attractions that offer visitors with disabilities smooth, accessible and enjoyable experiences once they get there. IMAX Theater at the Indiana State Museum: Escape the cold and warm up with a movie this winter at […]
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Highlighting Deaf Hoosiers
Did you know the Indiana School for the Deaf was the first state school in the nation to provide tuition-free — and bilingual — education for deaf students? And that its founder, William Willard, was the first deaf person in America to establish a school for the deaf? Did you know that former Indiana Fever […]
AccessAbleUSA’s Survey Aims to Improve Accessibility
As people with disabilities navigate the world, accessibility is vital. For example, if the only entrance to a venue has stairs, many people could be excluded entirely from all events in that space — to the detriment of the whole community. AccessAbleUSA aims to prevent situations like this and empower people with disabilities to access […]
A Playground for Guests of All Abilities
Conner Prairie, an interactive history museum located in Fishers, Indiana, transports guests through time to 1836 Prairietown, 1816 Lenape Indian Camp and the 1859 Balloon Voyage. As one of the largest attractions in the region and one of the most visited outdoor museums in the country, Conner Prairie has a rich history in Indiana and […]
Promoting Pride in Employees with Disabilities
Brandon Scott’s life journey embodies the idea of “disability pride.” Born without arms or legs, he’s spent his entire life embracing his disability and accepting invitations for support from places like Easterseals Crossroads, which taught him to go out into the world and hold his head high when using assistive technology. “For me, [Disability Pride […]
Augmental Offers World’s First Hands-Free Touchpad
As a quadriplegic, Keely Horch spent a long time avoiding assistive technology since much of it required the use of her upper limbs. Tomás Vega, the CEO and founder of Augmental, shared her frustration, and out of that, he developed the MouthPad^, the world’s first hands-free touchpad. “Human-computer interaction really has been focused on the […]