2010 Wheel-a-Thon

What: Wheel-a-Thon sponsored by the Indianapolis Resource Center for Independent Living (IRCIL). Where: University of Indianapolis Campus, Ruth Lily Center, 1400 East Hanna Avenue When: June 5, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Why: Participate in the FREE Wheel-a-Thon to raise money for the IRCIL, check out the exhibit booths (INDATA will be there!), […]

Think Beyond the Label

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 […]

Interview with American Council of the Blind of Indiana’s President John Huffman

Today we would like to introduce John Huffman, the current president of the American Council of the Blind of Indiana.  After earning his degree in Political Science at Indiana University and obtaining his Master’s in Labor and Industrial Relations from the University of Illinois, John worked for over 33 years in human resources or equal […]

Walk MS 2010

What: Walk MS fundraising event held by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society When: Saturday, April 24 Where: IUPUI Library Lawn Why: This event raises money for research, education, and services to help people with Multiple Sclerosis lead more independent lives.  You can make a difference by joining a team, creating a team, or signing up […]

Indiana DeafBlind Services Project

The Indiana Deafblind Services Project, located at the Blumberg Center on Indiana State University’s campus in Terre Haute, has a mission to provide services for children and young adults who have combined vision and hearing loss. Do you know an infant or toddler who may have vision and hearing problems? Children who are deafblind can […]