Accessibility at the State Fair

Accessibility and Assistive Technology at the Fair

The Indiana State Fair is in full swing, running now through August 18. To make sure people of all abilities have fun, the Indiana Farmers Coliseum offers several services in accordance with ADA standards at the fairgrounds. Assisted Listening Devices (ALD) Headsets and receivers connected to the Coliseum’s ADA-approved ALD audio system are available for […]

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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 […]

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Cooking Up Solutions for Inclusion and Accessibility

  Today marks the 33rd anniversary of the date President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. With its upcoming full-day training session, AT 101 & Tools for Everyday Living, Easterseals Crossroads will celebrate not only assistive technology, but the people who have made the world more inclusive of and […]

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AM481 Roll-A-Ramp

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools, and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! If you’re looking for a way to make your home or building more wheelchair accessible, check […]

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ATU532 – Servants at Work (SAWs) with Bob Richmond

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guest: Bob Richmond – Executive Director of Servants at Work (SAWs) www.sawsramps.org FaceBook Brain Control Story: https://bit.ly/3A5Aj6z Captions and Transcripts […]

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ATU531 – Remote Supports with Dustin Wright

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guest: Dustin Wright – Founder of Disability Cocoon Website: https://disabilitycocoon.com/ Email: dustin@disabilitycocoon.com Link to INDATA Full Day Training: https://bit.ly/3472bK7 VA Grant […]