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 […]
Posts with the Accessibility tag
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 […]
Lose the Training Wheels Bicycle Camp
What: Bicycle camp for children with disabilities, ages 8 through 18. When: June 7 – June 11 Where: Perry Park Ice Skating Rink, 451 E. Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis Why: Adapted bikes will be provided for kids with disabilities who want to learn how to ride a bike. After 5 days at camp, approximately 80 […]
Product Review: iDex USB
Today I am reviewing the iDex. This assistive technology device is no ordinary magnifier. It’s easy to use, lightweight, requires no batteries and contains so many options for optimal use. Let’s take a closer look, shall we?
ICAN Provides Service Dogs Trained by Prisoners
This Indiana organization provides service dogs to people with disabilities. What makes it unique from other service animal programs is the fact that these dogs are trained by people in correctional facilities. ICAN, which stands for Indiana Canine Assistant Network, was formed in 2001 by Sally Irvin, Ph.D. Each dog undergoes a two year training […]
Find Accessible Lodging with Hotels.com
Hotels.com now has a search filter that finds hotels with various accessibility features to narrow your results. So folks who are preparing to travel and looking for a hotel that they can access with their wheelchair, for example, will be able to do so with ease. This also means that people with disabilities can take […]