“Indiana is becoming more accessible now than ever before,” said Ric Edwards, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Program Director for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR). A wheelchair user since 1970, Edwards has watched closely as the state’s level of accessibility has evolved over the years. His work for the DNR involves keeping […]
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Steve Swain: An Assistive Technology Champion
While looking back at when he started as Indiana AgrAbility’s rural rehabilitation specialist, Stephen J. Swain, ATP, let out a hearty laugh and said, “I really had no idea what I was getting into.” Swain has family members with disabilities, but the world of assistive technology (AT) and the language of accessibility was foreign to […]
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Traveling with Disability: Plan, Prepare … and Have Fun!
People with disabilities can enjoy nearly all the same pleasurable fruits of life as those without disability, though it may take a little more planning and preparation. That’s true of many leisurely pursuits, including traveling – whether it’s across the globe, to another state or even within your own city. This is especially the case […]
GoodRx Helps You Find the “Best Prices” on Prescriptions
Individuals of all ages and abilities often require prescription medications to stay healthy. While some insurances cover these medical expenses, most may require people to pay out of pocket for their medicines. GoodRx is a handy resource that allows individuals to find the cheapest price on specific meds. Insurance companies aren’t helping like they used […]
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National Cristina Foundation Connects Nonprofits with Technology
When the National Cristina Foundation was established three decades ago, nobody had yet come up with the term “digital divide.” But that’s what their mission has been for more than 30 years: to connect nonprofit groups with technology needs to donors of reusable hardware so the disadvantaged can have access to computers, mobile devices and […]
4 Grocery Delivery Services
It’s nothing out of the ordinary for individuals to stop by a grocery store at least once a week. If they need eggs, milk, or bread, they can simply drive to the local drugstore on their way home from work. For the more extensive list of groceries, they’ll simply grab a cart and peruse every […]