Conner Prairie, an interactive history museum located in Fishers, Indiana, transports guests through time to 1836 Prairietown, 1816 Lenape Indian Camp and the 1859 Balloon Voyage. As one of the largest attractions in the region and one of the most visited outdoor museums in the country, Conner Prairie has a rich history in Indiana and […]
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iPhone Offers Cognitive-Related Accessibility Features
In a recent Forbes article, the Apple iPhone was the top selling smartphone in the U.S. and around the world. Not only is it stylish and sleek, but the iPhone also offers many features and functions that fall into a “cognitive-related accessibility” category. There are multiple ways for users to reduce distraction and sensory stimulus, […]
Laura Medcalf’s Legacy
“I try to do as much as I can independently. That’s my motto. I want to do as much as I can while I can.” Laura Medcalf lived by her word. Diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy at the age of four, she spent her whole life pushing past limits, exceeding expectations and inspiring other people […]
iOS 17 Accessibility Features: Hearing
The telephone has come a long way since inventor Alexander Graham Bell made the first call nearly a century-and-a-half ago. Now, it’s no longer a communication device glued to our ear but a multipurpose tool for navigating the world. For people with hearing loss or impairment, the iPhone 17’s accessibility features make life run smoothly […]
Better Speech, Hearing, Technology and Treatment
Nearly 100 years ago, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) designated May as Better Speech and Hearing Month, which is fortunate because awareness of speech and hearing impairment didn’t always include the most sophisticated approaches to assistance. From gargling with a mouthful of pebbles and employing electroshock therapy to olive oil injections in the ears and […]
The Roadmap to Accessible Workstations
Like so many other cities in America and across the globe, the COVID-19 pandemic left Indianapolis facing an unclear future. During the peak of this crisis, technology was our key to an increasingly closed-off world. To carve out a smooth path forward for Hoosiers of various backgrounds, The Indianapolis Public Library and Easterseals Crossroads are […]