Ms. Wheelchair Indiana 2010

Noblesville’s Joey Alise Murello Crowned People On Wheels’ Ms. Wheelchair Indiana 2010 Presented by Helmer, Inc. Noblesville native Joey Alise Murello, was crowned People On Wheels’ Ms. Wheelchair Indiana 2010 at Indianapolis Museum of Art ceremonies in support of Disability Awareness Month, on Saturday, March 6th. The event is a People On Wheels outreach to […]

accessABILITY: Senior Technology Fair

WHAT: Senior Technology Fair WHERE: To be held at the American Legion, located at: 8725 E. 38th Street WHEN: Date: June 18, 2010 Time: 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. See the newest most innovative technology for legally blind and totally blind seniors. Learn how accessABILITY and other community partners can help make your life more independent. […]

Accessibility Webinars from EASI

Equal Access to Software and Information (EASI) offers free 1 hour presentations on accessibility topics.  These topics cover a wide variety of assistive technology tools.  For example, on June 22, Robert Beach from Kansas City College will give a demonstration DAISY players.  EASI also has fee-based webinars with more detailed presentations on content for the web that […]

Kids on the Block Puppet Show Teaches Youngsters About Disabilities

Elementary school is a tender time for children when it comes to learning about the world.  They start forming strong opinions about their surroundings, and look to their teachers and parents for guidance.  In some classrooms, students have little to no exposure to people with disabilities, which can lead to confusion when they encounter someone […]

Special Olympics Indiana: Summer Games 2010

What: Special Olympics Indiana hosting 41st Summer Games event Where: Indiana State University, Terre Haute When: June 4 – June 6 Why: More than 2,500 Hoosier athletes will compete in seven different sports: Aquatics, Bocce, Bowling, Cycling, Horseshoes, Track & Field, and Volleyball.  The Summer Games will kick off with the Vigo County Law Enforcement […]

Indiana Center for Accessible Materials

The Indiana Center for Accessible Materials (ICAM) is an online project managed by the Office of the Associate Superintendent, the Indiana Department of Education.  This project’s mission is to team up with educational facilities to provide accessible formats for students with print disabilities.  Some of its services include: Serving as a state repository for textbooks […]