As U.S. midterm election results trickle in this week, a large portion of Americans won’t be able to see the country’s map filling up with blue and red. That’s why Brandon Biggs, the founder and CEO of XR Navigation, is launching an accessible live U.S. election-results map for low-vision or blind users like him. The […]
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Disability Employment Adds Value
This year’s theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is “Celebrating Value and Talent.” There’s clear evidence of both qualities in the current American workforce. A recent study found that companies leading in disability employment had, on average, 60% higher revenue, over two times higher net income, and two times higher economic profits than […]
Accessible Activities to Ring in Halloween
Spooky season is in full swing! Here are a few recommendations for ways people of all ages and abilities can get in the Halloween spirit … Harvest Nights at Newfields: Bask in the glow of more than 30,000 pumpkin-carved jack-o-lanterns and other spooky spectacles now through November 1. This outdoor exhibit is fully accessible with […]
Vision Help for Veterans
Are you a veteran with low vision or legal blindness? You may qualify for a highly beneficial opportunity from At Ease Orchard in Wilkinson, Indiana — a nonprofit serving veterans across the nation. At Ease Orchard is helping connect eligible U.S. veterans with free Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses and a point of contact for additional […]
The Cadence Tactile Tablet: A Bold New Use of Braille
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 […]
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 […]