Designing Technology for Your Needs – The IFoundation

What IF injury or disability prevents you from fully interacting with the world? What IF commercially available products didn’t work for you? What IF someone had a solution? For most of his life, Bryce has been unable to run around with his friends, ride a bike, or play basketball. Commercially available prosthetics were unable to […]

IN-APSE Conference – Save the Date

Mark your calendars for the 20th Annual IN-APSE Conference titled “Employment: Don’t Gamble with Your Future,” sponsored in conjunction with the Indiana Business Leadership Network. Featured speakers include… Jan McInnis brings to the stage clean, insightful, and original humor appropriate for company conventions, awards banquests, holiday celebrations, and other professional events.  A product of the […]

EVENT: Transitioning from High School to Work Resource Fair

WHAT: Charting Your Course, 17th Annual Transition Fair – Sponsored by Transition Partners of Northeast Indiana WHEN: Monday, October 4 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: IPFW Walb Memorial Union Who should attend: Students transitioning out of high school Parents/Guardians of a child with a disability Professionals working in the field of disabilities Advocates […]

Highlights From The Disability Rights Movement

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed in 1990 and became a significant landmark in people with disabilities’ quest for equal rights.  In addition to the ADA, several people, organizations and events influenced the Disability Rights Movement.  These are just some of the highlights: 1956 – Congress passes the Social Security Amendments of 1956, […]

Walk With Me to Benefit Easter Seals Crossroads

What: A walk to benefit children and adults with disabilities When: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Where: Butler University, Indianapolis Registration activities, including entertainment, are from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. During registration, all participants can meet our Honorary Ambassadors from Easter Seals Crossroads and hear their success stories. There will also be music, refreshments and “fun […]