It’s estimated that nearly 1 in 5 Americans (or 43 million individuals nationwide) have some form of disability. The City of Bloomington in Indiana is on a mission to spread accessibility and disability awareness. During the entire month of April, the City of Bloomington’s Council for Community Accessibility (CCA) celebrates Accessibility Awareness Month. Throughout the month, […]
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March is Disability Awareness Month in Indiana
It’s finally here! Disability Awareness Month has started and there are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved! . Each March, Disability Awareness Month is celebrated throughout Indiana and this year marks the 21st year of the celebration. Adults and children with disabilities represent slightly more than 19 percent of Indiana’s population making disability awareness […]
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Our schools, nonprofits, government agencies, dedicated October as a time to discuss and educate ourselves about the issues related to disability and employment. 1945 – Congress declared “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week,” which was to occur the first week of October. 1962 – The word “physically” was removed to put the emphasis not on […]
Kids on the Block Puppet Show Teaches Youngsters About Disabilities
Elementary school is a tender time for children when it comes to learning about the world. They start forming strong opinions about their surroundings, and look to their teachers and parents for guidance. In some classrooms, students have little to no exposure to people with disabilities, which can lead to confusion when they encounter someone […]
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 […]