When many people think about public uses of braille, they picture those bumpy dots on bathroom door signs or below elevator buttons. The Lafayette-based company, Tactile Engineering, created a new public display of braille in use. This past May, blind race fans were able to enjoy the Indianapolis 500 via the Cadence Tactile Tablet, which […]
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Smooth Access to Summer Fun
Across Indiana, accessibility is becoming a greater priority as communities create more programs, services and public spaces that enable people of all abilities to live, work and participate fully. The list below includes some longtime Hoosier summer staples, but it also features relatively new opportunities for fun in the sun among Hoosiers of all ages […]
Bright Abilities: Where Every Child Belongs
With schools out for the summer, kids need fun places to go while their parents work. Bright Abilities & Recreational Center (BARC) in Carmel is a place “where every child belongs.” Founded by Rosie Sarkaria — a mom of three with a master’s in health sciences management — Bright Abilities offers sensory-friendly play and enriching […]
Ensuring a Bright Future with Disability Insurance
In light of Disability Insurance Awareness Month, it’s important to realize that disability and financial protection are not distant concerns. In fact, the Social Security Administration reports that 1 in 4 of today’s 20-year-olds will acquire a disability before reaching retirement age. Four in 10 Gen Z adults now worry about being able to afford […]
AgrAbility Workshop to Explore Assistive Technology and Old Order Communities
Agriculture can be physically demanding work, especially for individuals living with disabilities, injuries or chronic health conditions. Programs like AgrAbility help connect farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers with tools, resources and assistive technology that can help them continue working safely and independently. This June, a Regional AgrAbility Workshop in Shipshewana, Indiana will focus on supporting […]
Crick Software: Supporting Reading and Writing Skills with Assistive Technology
Reading and writing can be challenging for many students. Some may struggle with spelling, organizing thoughts, staying focused, or physically typing and writing. Others may have difficulty expressing ideas clearly on paper, even when they know the answers. Assistive technology tools can help reduce some of those barriers. Crick Software develops literacy support tools designed […]