For many individuals with disabilities, finding meaningful employment opportunities can come with unique challenges. In Noblesville, Indiana, one local café is working to change that, one cup of coffee at a time. Capabilities Café is more than just a place to grab your morning drink. It is a community-driven initiative designed to provide job training […]
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The Totchop Cuts Out Kitchen Challenges
Molded and assembled right here in Indiana, the Totchop is quickly becoming a staple of family households as well as AT expos and rehabilitation centers across the country. A dinnertime choking scare with his daughter sparked founder Matt Kawiecki’s initial idea for the device — a tool that would allow parents to safely and quickly […]
New App Opens Up the Dating World
When Jacqueline Child mentioned her disability on dating apps, she often faced negative reactions and outright rejection. She longed to find a platform where she could meet people who understood life with chronic illness and disabilities. So, she decided to make her own. With the help of her sister, Alexa, Jacqueline launched Dateability in 2022, […]
A New Training Site for Disability Employment
To prepare people with disabilities for employment, The Arc of Indiana launched the Erskine Green Training Institute (EGTI) nearly a decade ago. The institute is now undergoing a new development that’s important to note as we recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Until last summer, EGTI existed only in Muncie. Now, thanks to a […]
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 […]
Disability Pride in Every Scoop
As we celebrate summer and Disability Pride Month, few businesses embody both quite like Howdy Homemade Ice Cream in downtown Indianapolis. First, Howdy helps Hoosiers beat the heat with cool treats. More importantly, it brightens the community by building a staff consisting mostly of teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “Our goal was […]