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 […]
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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, […]
Making Game Nights More Accessible
In his appearance on FOX59 Morning News this week, Easterseals Crossroads’ Content Creation Manager Brandon Scott described gamers as a “come-together group that can break down barriers.” One of the ways Easterseals helps gamers break those barriers is by offering assistive technology, such as adapted controllers. These controllers include large buttons, switches, joysticks and other […]
Bright Abilities: Where Every Child Belongs
With schools out for the summer, kids need fun places to go while their parents work. Bright Abilities & Recreational Center (BARC) in Carmel is a place “where every child belongs.” Founded by Rosie Sarkaria — a mom of three with a master’s in health sciences management — Bright Abilities offers sensory-friendly play and enriching […]
Technology to Tingle the Brain
More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. “We are at a turning point in what science tells us about brain health,” said Joanne Pike, DrPH, president and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association. “Research shows it is never too early — or too late — to take action.” Thanks to assistive technology, it’s […]