Accessibility in Southern Indiana
Travel Accessibility & Inclusion
Southern Indiana (Clark & Floyd Counties) strives to accommodate visitors with disabilities. We're always working to make our systems and services even more accessible for all travelers.
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Assistive Technology on our Website
Assistive technology can help people with disabilities access, navigate and engage with digital content. We've partnered with Audio Eye, an assistive technology company, to optimize our website to help people with impairments or disabilities maneuver within our website. Audio Eye works to fix digital content issues to meet the standards of the Website Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
Examples of assistive technologies are screen readers, voice recognition software, reading assistants, and switch devices that replace the need to use a keyboard or mouse.
Typically, the accessibility needs of users are grouped into four areas:
- Visual: People who are blind, low vision or color blind.
- Auditory: People who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Motor: People who have limited fine motor controls, muscle slowness, or tremors and spasms.
- Cognitive: People who have learning disabilities, memory impairment, attention disorders, or difficulty with problem-solving and logic.
To use Audio Eye, look for the accessibility icon on the bottom right-hand side of our site. To learn more about using the Audio Eye visual toolkit, click here.
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Accessible Attractions
Ashley Mariah Memorial Park
Ashley Mariah Memorial Park in Georgetown features a basketball goal, 10 picnic tables and brand-new inclusive playground, designed to ensure that all children can play and enjoy the space with ease.
Ashland Park
Ashland Park is situated along the Ohio River on Riverside Drive. With an overlook of the Ohio River and the Louisville skyline, this park is an ideal place to hold family picnics. This park has inclusive playground equipment and is the gateway to the Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center.
Greenway Park
Greenway Park, spread across 10 acres, boasts an array of amenities including a fenced-in inclusive playground designed to cater to children of all abilities. This feature, covered bridges, the Doug Coyne Pavilion, and other facilities make the park a welcoming and inclusive space for all visitors.
Kevin Hammersmith Memorial Park
4400 Lewis Endres Pwky.
New Albany, IN 47150
Everyone should be able to play at the playground. Whether in a wheelchair, blind or hearing impaired, the new accessible playground is an inclusive playground for all.
Built with the help of community grants, donations and other funding sources, the 12,000-square-foot playground has a “splash pad” play area next to it. The accessibility-focused playground is the first of its kind in the area.
Floyd County’s newest park, Kevin Hammersmith Memorial Park, has 35.5 acres. It is home to the county’s largest shelter.
Major features include:
- Romeo Langford Basketball Court (received the "Court of the Month" from Nova Sports in July 2019)
- Elliott and Sue Phillips Pavilion (a covered basketball court with lighting)
- The KFC Amphitheater
- Playground
- ¾-mile walking trail
The Ogle Center at IU Southeast
4201 Grant Line Rd.
New Albany, IN 47150
As Southern Indiana's center for the performing and visual arts, located on the campus of Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, the Ogle Center presents a variety of professional touring artists each year.
The Ogle Center theatres and concert halls are set up perfectly to assist anyone with a disability. Assisted listening devices are provided for people with hearing aids, it is accessible to wheelchairs and service animals are of course allowed per Federal Law. To learn more or to reserve listening devices or to reserve a wheelchair spot, call 812-941-2525.
Jeffersonville Public Art - NoCo Story Trail
628 Michigan Ave.
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
The story trail is located in Jeffersonville's, NoCo Arts & Cultural District, which is a downtown public art space. The story trail is a combination of an accessible, walkable path and a uniquely written story to enjoy.
The story is broken into 12 segments, the storyboards are weatherproof, "elevated to children's" eye level, and there are questions on the back of each storyboard to make it more engaging. The stories that are created come from local 4th-7th graders. It's truly a delightful experience!
Falls of the Ohio State Park
201 W. Riverside Dr.
Clarksville, IN 47129
Falls of the Ohio State Park is known for its prehistoric fossil beds dating back 390 million years ago. There is a ramp that leads to the fossil beds offering incredible views of the Ohio River. Access to the fossil bed itself may be difficult, depending on the water levels. The ADA-accessible interpretive center offers visitors with vision and hearing disabilities a variety of hands-on experiences.
Those visiting the interpretive center can download the free Access 4 All app and wind their way through the historical stories shared at the interpretive center, allowing people with hearing, visual, and even sensory needs the ability to experience the museum in a way that is comfortable for them and on their own mobile devices. Visit the Falls of the Ohio website to learn more.
Charlestown State Park
12500 IN-62
Charlestown, IN 47111
Once a largely undeveloped Indiana Army Ammunition plant, Charlestown State Park is easily accessible. The endless hills, ravines and vistas are breathtaking. Other than scenic views, added bonuses are fossil outcrops and the bird watching is unbelievable in this park and in this region in general. Those needing ADA assistance can call the park office to arrange transportation to Rose Island Loop Trail.
Derby Dinner Playhouse
525 Marriot Dr.
Clarksville, IN 47129
One of the oldest and longest-running continually operated dinner theatres in the country, Derby Dinner Playhouse is a must-stop in Southern Indiana. Great food, great entertainment and great accommodations. Their dinner theatre is ADA accessible, please contact the box office (812-288-8281) for wheelchair-accessible tables.
MESA Kids Cooking School
154 E. Main St.
New Albany, IN 47150
MESA KIDS Cooking School is specially designed for children who want to learn how to bake and cook. MESA teaches children both modern and classic techniques in the culinary industry. Classes are taught by culinary instructors who value the joy in the culinary arts. They encourage learning and creativity in a safe environment.
Children with autism or other disabilities can participate in specialty classes at MESA Kids Cooking School. The staff is trained and certified by FEAT to cater to autistic children.
MESA Kids also has a partnership with Kid Cancer Alliance and hosts classes for children who wish to take a break from everyday life.
Floyd County Library Cultural Arts Center
201 E. Spring St.
New Albany, IN 47150
Floyd County Library Cultural Arts Center is an art gallery with rotating and permanent exhibits along with family activity workshops. Exhibits are wheelchair accessible and there is elevator access to all floors.
Vintage Fire Museum
706 Spring St.
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
The Vintage Fire Museum is super unique, it has fire engines and artifacts that help tell the story of the beginning of firefighting in the 1700s. It's very educational and great for kids and adults. Parking is accessible, clearly marked and is close to the entrance. The sidewalk has curb cuts, there is a ramp if needed and the entrance is feasible for wheelchairs. On top of that, everything within the museum is on the ground level.
Accessible Hotels
stayAPT Suites Clarksville
1628 Leisure Way
Clarksville, IN 47129
stayAPT Suites is an apartment-style hotel that is perfect for business, relocation and leisure travelers. The spacious suites offer a full-size kitchen with full-size appliances, a dedicated living room and a separate bedroom. The hotel also features a secure outdoor courtyard, on-site laundry and a fitness center. stayAPT Suites complies with ADA guidelines.
Hampton Inn New Albany Louisville West
411 W. Spring St.
New Albany, IN 47150
Located right off I-64, this hotel is easily accessible, in the heart of downtown New Albany, walkable to shops and restaurants, and is only minutes from Caesars Southern Indiana. This Hampton Inn complies with ADA guidelines.
Home 2 Suites Clarksville Louisville North
1624 Leisure Way
Clarksville, IN 47129
Located right off I-65, this hotel is easily accessible, great for business travelers wanting to be close to business districts, and walkable to shops and restaurants. This Home 2 Suites complies with ADA guidelines.
Sheraton Louisville Riverside Hotel
700 W. Riverside Dr.
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Location, location, location! The views from this hotel are breathtaking and may hold some of the best views of downtown Louisville. The Sheraton has elevators, valet parking for vehicles outfitted for drivers in wheelchairs, van accessible on-site parking, bathtub grab rails, self closing doors, mobility accessible rooms, secondary locks on windows and more.
Accessible Restaurants
Taylor's Cereal Bowl Kitchen
438 Spring St.
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
This new ice cream shop, Taylor's Cereal Bowl Kitchen, is serving up more than dessert, doubling as a sensory-inclusive space where families with neurodivergent children can explore interactive activities that build critical thinking and fine motor skills. With vegan options on the menu as well, Taylor’s provides food and fun that can be enjoyed by all.
Owners Marshall and Donique Pence provide a space for children with autism or neurodivergence. Technology in the space has a machine that can take a child’s drawing and insert it into a 3D animation.
MISSION BBQ
1213 Veterans Pkwy.
Clarksville, IN 47129
A regional BBQ chain dedicated to providing for service men and women across the United States! MISSION BBQ offers accessible parking that is close to the entrance and is clearly marked, walkways are clear of low-hanging objects, entrances are wheelchair accessible, and door handles are low and reachable.
Board and You Bistro & Wine Bar
434 Pearl St.
New Albany, IN 47150
A premier restaurant in downtown New Albany with hand-crafted dishes, custom cocktails, and unmatched wine listings. Board and You offers accessible parking that is close to the entrance and is clearly marked, entrances are wheelchair accessible as well.
Accessible Event Spaces
Wine Shop
410 Pearl St.
New Albany, IN 47150
The Wine Shop is of course...a wine shop where you can shop for wine and lounge while doing some taste testing but they're way more than that! This incredible shop has opened its shop for all. You can rent their space which is wheelchair accessible for anything from graduation parties to birthday parties or bridal showers to baby showers and more! The space can hold up to 120 people, click here to view their private event space pricing options.
