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 […]

INDATA partners with AgrAbility

A Perfect Dovetailing of INDATA and AgrAbility

Thanks to INDATA’s recently announced partnership with Indiana AgrAbility, Assistive Technology Technician Lisa Becker is embracing her childhood dreams more than ever before. Indiana AgrAbility is a USDA-sponsored program that assists farmers, ranchers and other agricultural workers with disabilities. Becker helps find and demonstrate assistive technology for these workers, whom she has deemed “the most […]

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Kramble Motorized Utility Carts

Utility carts are useful for organizing, storing, and moving things around almost every kind of work environment.  If you’re in the market for a new utility cart, check out Kramble’s Motorized Utility Cart.   Their 24” x 56” Motorized Utility Cart can carry up to 2,000 pounds delivering 10.3ft-lbs of torque and can fit through a […]

ekomat paths

Ekomat Paths

A few weeks ago I wrote about the Mobi-Mat RecPath which you can place over sand, grass, gravel, and more.  Another available option is an Ekomat.  Ekomats are “dynamic, multipurpose use tools that offer flexibility, slip-resistance, durability, versatility in a wide range of applications…”  They can be placed on all sorts of terrain to increase […]

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AM478 Troy-Bilt JumpStart Engine Starter

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! A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned the AgrAbility project, which helps agricultural workers with disabilities.  […]

mobi-mat recpath rollout pathway on sand

Mobi-Mat RecPath Rollout Pathway

AgrAbility is a program on a mission to “enhance the quality of life for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers with disabilities, so that they, their families, and their communities continue to succeed in rural America.”  On their website, you’ll find The Toolbox Assistive Technology Database, which features several available products.  One of their products […]