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 […]

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ATU791 – Hygiene Hippie with Gracyn Conner

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guest: Gracyn Conner, OTD, MS, OTR – Founder – Hygiene Hippie Website: hygienehippie.com Story: LeHigh University Story: https://bit.ly/4vwdOnv […]

For fairgoers with sensory processing needs, the train ride can provide a break and serve as a relaxing alternative to more hands-on ways of experiencing the State Fair. The trains also include ADA-accessible compartments for guests who use wheelchairs or need step-free access.

All Aboard! A New Way to Enjoy the State Fair

The Indiana State Fair is just around the corner (August 7-23), and there’s a new way for attendees of all ages and abilities to enjoy it accessibly. Fairgoers can now ride two new trains that offer a breezy, narrated trek across the Fairgrounds. Each train carries roughly 90 passengers and travels along a one-mile loop […]

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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 […]