If you keep a closer eye on birds this fall, they’ll likely lift your spirits. In fact, several studies show that birdwatching can lead to higher wellbeing and lower risk for mental illness. It stretches muscles, reduces blood pressure, gives you a dose of vitamin D, etc. However, outdoor activities like this aren’t always accessible. […]
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Access to the Hoosier Outdoors
While the weather is at perfect pre-fall temperatures, now is a good time to plan accessible outdoor adventures here in the Hoosier heartland. Around this time last year, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) launched a webpage dedicated to helping people with disabilities find motorized wheelchairs for navigating trails as well as accessible places […]
Medical Mutts Make Life-Changing Difference
WRTV aired a segment this week that touched our hearts. The piece was a profile of Medical Mutts, an Indianapolis-based nonprofit organization that trains rescue dogs to serve people with disabilities. Whether warning their owners of oncoming seizures, reminding them to take their medication, or providing relief from anxiety, these dogs make a life-changing difference. […]
A Superb Summer for Superior Van & Mobility
Superior Van & Mobility is the largest family-owned mobility dealership in the nation. It’s leading the way in increasing access to wheelchair-accessible vans, SUVs, lifts, scooter carriers, and adaptive driving equipment. This summer, Superior stuck a few more feathers in its cap and stood out with its Indiana ties as well. Recognition and Growth In […]
Amplify Your Life with Maxipro
The Maxipro Personal Amplifier is a hearing solution for three crucial daily activities — phone calls, in-person conversations and watching TV. The Amplifier is a small handheld device similar to a remote control. Its large tactile buttons, soft grip materials and high contrast indicators make it easy to handle for people with tremors, limited vision […]
Super-Soaking Accessibility
One of summer’s best pastimes is blasting friends and family with water in the backyard. But for people with limited mobility, pumping the barrel or pulling the trigger of a water gun can be difficult. Adaptive Tech Solutions offers a switch-adapted water gun that allows users to “soak their friends, water flowers, or make watercolor […]