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 […]
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Power Soccer of IUPUI
Pretty awesome name, right? Well, it’s a pretty awesome sport! Matthew Griffin is the president of Power Soccer of IUPUI Student Organization at IUPUI, and he was kind enough to answer some questions about their group. What is the history of Power Soccer of IUPUI? Power Soccer of IUPUI started just this year. It was […]
Mobility Solutions from Rehab Ideas
As you might imagine, people who use wheelchairs often face challenges when carrying out daily tasks. Where can they put a backpack or purse? How can they find a sturdy surface for a laptop without pulling up to a table? What do they do if they are on vacation and want to explore a beach? […]
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 […]
Accessibility in the Classroom
Teachers- is your classroom accessible to all of your students? Parents- does your child struggle to read standard print? Now is the time to speak with your curriculum committee about acquiring textbooks in formats that everyone can read. You may recall an earlier post we wrote about accessible formats for digital media, which also had […]