Since the weather is perfect for outdoor adventures at the moment, we would like to highlight a Hoosier park that truly offers summer fun for everyone. Designed with accessibility at top of mind, Murphy Aquatic Park in Avon boasts Central Indiana’s only fully ADA-accessible water playground, along with several other features for guests of all […]
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The AT Market Grows Globally
Good news for us and our clients: The global assistive technology market is projected to grow at a rate of 7.5% per year between now and 2031. As Persistence Market Research recently reported, this expansion is fueled by the following growth drivers: A rising senior population Increased healthcare spending Increased awareness of disability support technologies […]
Autism Acceptance Through Assistive Technology
This year marks the Autism Society of America’s 60th anniversary of supporting people with autism through such efforts as April’s Autism Acceptance Month. (The organization followed other advocacy groups in changing “awareness” to “acceptance.”) “I do believe most people are aware of what autism is,” said Samantha Edwards, an autistic content creator and neurodivergent life […]
The Fred Scheigert Scholarship
The deadline for the Fred Scheigert Scholarship Program is just around the corner. Scheigert, who was legally blind, could be spotted wearing his signature binoculars as he cheered on his champion stable at horse racing tracks across the country. The Council of Citizens with Low Vision International (CCLVI), an affiliate of the American Council of […]
Zionsville Creates Committee on Disability
Indiana continues to grow in accessibility. The Zionsville Town Council recently approved the creation of an advisory committee on disability. With roughly 19% of Indiana’s population composed of people with disabilities, this committee will be serving a statistical average of 6,000 Zionsville residents. Zionsville officials, such as District 24 State Rep. Becky Cash, are pushing […]
The 2025 Accessible Winter Experience Guide
Going out during the harsh Hoosier winters can be a challenging quest. That’s why we’ve compiled the following list of indoor attractions that offer visitors with disabilities smooth, accessible and enjoyable experiences once they get there. IMAX Theater at the Indiana State Museum: Escape the cold and warm up with a movie this winter at […]