Remember the Media Access Group at WGBH? We wrote about them in our Accessible Movie Theaters post a while ago. Now we are pleased to discover that this fine organization has complied a comprehensive list of movies that are available on DVD with audio description. Audio description allows for more accessibility among people with disabilities. […]
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Improved Standards for Library Accessibility
Did you know that starting next year, the Indiana Library and Historical Board will adopt new standards concerning accessibility? In 2011 anyone will be able to access an Indiana library’s catalog from any computer that has an internet connection. According to Indianapolis Business Journal, nearly a third of Indiana’s libraries are already using online catalogs. Imagine […]
Indiana Center for Accessible Materials
The Indiana Center for Accessible Materials (ICAM) is an online project managed by the Office of the Associate Superintendent, the Indiana Department of Education. This project’s mission is to team up with educational facilities to provide accessible formats for students with print disabilities. Some of its services include: Serving as a state repository for textbooks […]
Power Soccer of IUPUI
Pretty awesome name, right? Well, it’s a pretty awesome sport! Matthew Griffin is the president of Power Soccer of IUPUI Student Organization at IUPUI, and he was kind enough to answer some questions about their group. What is the history of Power Soccer of IUPUI? Power Soccer of IUPUI started just this year. It was […]
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 […]
Introducing Lee Martin, President of Circle City Chapter of National Federation of the Blind
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Lee Martin, President of the Circle City Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). Lee is also a member of the Mayor’s Advisory Council on Disability (MACD) and the Blinded Veterans Association. INDATA: Are you an Indianapolis native? Lee: No, I grew up in Muncie, Indiana. […]