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 […]
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Boosting Health Through Birdwatching
If you keep a closer eye on birds this fall, they’ll likely lift your spirits. In fact, several studies show that birdwatching can lead to higher wellbeing and lower risk for mental illness. It stretches muscles, reduces blood pressure, gives you a dose of vitamin D, etc. However, outdoor activities like this aren’t always accessible. […]
Access to the Hoosier Outdoors
While the weather is at perfect pre-fall temperatures, now is a good time to plan accessible outdoor adventures here in the Hoosier heartland. Around this time last year, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) launched a webpage dedicated to helping people with disabilities find motorized wheelchairs for navigating trails as well as accessible places […]
Medical Mutts Make Life-Changing Difference
WRTV aired a segment this week that touched our hearts. The piece was a profile of Medical Mutts, an Indianapolis-based nonprofit organization that trains rescue dogs to serve people with disabilities. Whether warning their owners of oncoming seizures, reminding them to take their medication, or providing relief from anxiety, these dogs make a life-changing difference. […]
A Superb Summer for Superior Van & Mobility
Superior Van & Mobility is the largest family-owned mobility dealership in the nation. It’s leading the way in increasing access to wheelchair-accessible vans, SUVs, lifts, scooter carriers, and adaptive driving equipment. This summer, Superior stuck a few more feathers in its cap and stood out with its Indiana ties as well. Recognition and Growth In […]
Disability Pride in Every Scoop
As we celebrate summer and Disability Pride Month, few businesses embody both quite like Howdy Homemade Ice Cream in downtown Indianapolis. First, Howdy helps Hoosiers beat the heat with cool treats. More importantly, it brightens the community by building a staff consisting mostly of teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “Our goal was […]