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Indianapolis Public Library’s Michigan Road Branch named 2026 AccessAbility Award recipient, highlighting inclusive employment

Helen Keller Services announced on September 30, 2026 that The Indianapolis Public Library’s Michigan Road Branch is one of five organizations selected for the 2026 AccessAbility Award for its workplace practices that advance accessibility. Recipients will be honored at a ceremony on October 9, 2026, in Sands Point, New York.

BUSINESSINDY BRIEFBy BusinessIndy Editorial StaffPublished October 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM EDTOriginal reporting: September 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT · Brief prepared from earlier coverage
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Helen Keller Services announced on 2026-09-30 that The Indianapolis Public Library’s Michigan Road Branch was selected as one of five recipients of the 2026 AccessAbility Award. The branch was recognized for workplace practices that integrate accessibility into daily operations, including technology adaptations, arranging ASL interpretation for trainings and social events, flexible task schedules and staff learning basic ASL.

Helen Keller Services said the awards celebrate organizations that embed accessibility across their operations. The recipients are slated to be honored at an awards ceremony on 2026-10-09 at the Helen Keller National Center for DeafBlind Youths and Adults in Sands Point, New York.

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