To prepare people with disabilities for employment, The Arc of Indiana launched the Erskine Green Training Institute (EGTI) nearly a decade ago. The institute is now undergoing a new development that’s important to note as we recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Until last summer, EGTI existed only in Muncie. Now, thanks to a […]
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Embracing Disability on the Big Screen
While wheeling 150 miles across Indiana’s accessible trails in the documentary The Tenderness Tour — now playing at the Heartland Film Festival — Hoosier activist Richard Propes says, “I get closer to who I really am when I’m on the road. My disability feels less relevant. Living in a world where disability can be so […]
Goodwill Hosts Celebration of the NDEAM Dream
In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), now is a fitting time to share stories like Adonis Moncrief’s. Partially deaf with a balance disorder, Adonis was able to find work as a part-time janitor through Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana’s partnership with the federal AbilityOne program for people with disabilities. Goodwill went […]
Accessible Autumn Adventures
It’s that time of year again — when the air is crisp and refreshing, and you can hear the sound of leaves crunching. Thanks to initiatives across the state, Hoosier fall destinations are now more accessible than ever. Join us as we explore some of Indiana’s best autumnal adventure venues for people with disabilities. Independence […]
Get a Grip on Independence with OmniCuff
Limited hand function is a common obstacle for people recovering from a stroke or living with arthritis, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, a spinal cord injury, etc. Imagine a single device that allows these individuals to independently do everything from holding a fork during breakfast to brushing their teeth before bedtime. With a basemount for holding […]
The Power to UpLyft
UpLyft® is a prime example of how assistive technology can promote independence and put everyone on the same playing field. As UpLyft CEO Craig Misrach shared: “One of our customers said, ‘Craig, I can now get out of bed in the morning and make myself a cup of coffee, and read the newspaper.’” A daily […]