Elementary school is a tender time for children when it comes to learning about the world. They start forming strong opinions about their surroundings, and look to their teachers and parents for guidance. In some classrooms, students have little to no exposure to people with disabilities, which can lead to confusion when they encounter someone […]
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Special Olympics Indiana: Summer Games 2010
What: Special Olympics Indiana hosting 41st Summer Games event Where: Indiana State University, Terre Haute When: June 4 – June 6 Why: More than 2,500 Hoosier athletes will compete in seven different sports: Aquatics, Bocce, Bowling, Cycling, Horseshoes, Track & Field, and Volleyball. The Summer Games will kick off with the Vigo County Law Enforcement […]
Indiana Center for Accessible Materials
The Indiana Center for Accessible Materials (ICAM) is an online project managed by the Office of the Associate Superintendent, the Indiana Department of Education. This project’s mission is to team up with educational facilities to provide accessible formats for students with print disabilities. Some of its services include: Serving as a state repository for textbooks […]
Empowering People with Partners in Policymaking
If you aren’t satisfied with how things are run in your community, the best way to change a policy is to get educated and involved! This year, consider applying for Partners in Policymaking Academy. It’s an eight month long training for people with disabilities (or parents of children with disabilities) to learn about the procedures in […]
Power Soccer of IUPUI
Pretty awesome name, right? Well, it’s a pretty awesome sport! Matthew Griffin is the president of Power Soccer of IUPUI Student Organization at IUPUI, and he was kind enough to answer some questions about their group. What is the history of Power Soccer of IUPUI? Power Soccer of IUPUI started just this year. It was […]
2010 Wheel-a-Thon
What: Wheel-a-Thon sponsored by the Indianapolis Resource Center for Independent Living (IRCIL). Where: University of Indianapolis Campus, Ruth Lily Center, 1400 East Hanna Avenue When: June 5, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Why: Participate in the FREE Wheel-a-Thon to raise money for the IRCIL, check out the exhibit booths (INDATA will be there!), […]