Luna Glass started by accident. When Founder Karst Hoogsteen was cycling across the Harvard Medical School campus one day, he rode right into a ditch because he couldn’t visually distinguish it from the shadows ahead. As he was standing in the mud, Hoogsteen decided to devote his career to developing glasses for other people with […]
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Accessories for Accessibility
Attendees of INDATA’s next full-day training session are in for a treat, as it will be something of a fashion show. From rings and watches to eyeglasses and more, the INDATA team and its guest presenters will demonstrate wearable accessories that make the world more accessible to people with disabilities. “Wearable assistive technology dates all […]
Accessible Parks to Visit This Week
With the weather being warm and sunny this week, let’s take a look at a few Hoosier hot spots for outdoor fun. Unity Park at Blue Heron Park (405 Driftwood Court, Franklin 46131) With a fully rubber surface, this park’s playground offers safe, easy access right off the bat. Wide ramping systems also lead to […]
Munevo DRIVE Moves Independence Forward
For Claudiu Hidas, the founder and CEO of Munevo, the impact of creating a wheelchair head control system wasn’t evident in such accolades as his nomination for Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list. It was apparent on the face of a woman who was struggling with her previous wheelchair controls. “After three, four turns (with Munevo […]
The Sensory Shoppe Celebrates Neurodivergence
When Carmel, Indiana, mom Emily Hawthorne took her daughter with autism out shopping, she could often feel judgmental looks and anxiety surrounding her girl’s overstimulation. So, Hawthorne set out to build a better shopping experience for kids like her daughter and parents like herself. Open since December 2025, Hawthorne’s store, The Sensory Shoppe in Carmel, […]
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 […]