Amy Shinneman
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Amy Shinneman

Amy is a resident of Hamilton County Indiana. She has a disability called Bethlem Myopathy, which is a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy. She is an ambulatory wheelchair user. She is married and has two children. She writes a weekly blog called “Humbly Courageous”, as well as a weekly column in The Hamilton County Reporter called “Disability in the City”. She served as the National Ambassador for The Muscular Dystrophy Association for two years. She strives to be the person for someone that she always needed in her life growing up. Someone who truly understood what life was like living with a disability. She is passionate about sharing these experiences that highlight different venues accessibility features. She understands the importance of “know before you go”, and the comfort that provides to know you are going to a place where your accessibility needs will be met.

Accessible fall fun downtown Noblesville

Join me as I take you through a visit to fall fest and farmers market in Noblesville, from a wheelchair users' point of view. I will cover the accessibility experience as an ambulatory wheelchair user. I will take you through arrival to exiting and everything in between! Know Before You Go Downtown…

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An accessible guide to parks in Hamilton County, Indiana

Join me as I take you through a visit to parks in Hamilton County, from a wheelchair users' point of view. I will cover the accessibility experience as an ambulatory wheelchair user. I will take you through arrival to exiting and everything in between! There is a plethora of information about the…

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Westfield Farmers Market Accessibility

Join me as I take you through a visit to Westfield Farmers Market, from a wheelchair users' point of view. I will cover the accessibility experience as an ambulatory wheelchair user. I will take you through arrival to exiting and everything in between! There is a lot of construction going on that…

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Accessible Options at Colts Training Camp

Join me as I take you through a day around Colts Training Camp at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, from a wheelchair users' point of view. I will cover the accessibility experience as an ambulatory wheelchair user. I will take you through arrival to exiting and everything in between! The Colts…

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An accessible evening at beautiful Hotel Carmichael

Join me as I take you through a stay at the Hotel Carmichael in downtown Carmel, from a wheelchair users' point of view. I will cover the accessibility experience as an ambulatory wheelchair user. I will take you through arrival to exiting and everything in between! Hotel Carmichael, a boutique…

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Accessible dining and entertainment in Fishers, IN

Join me as I take you through a day around the Nickel Plate District in downtown Fishers, from a wheelchair users' point of view. I will cover the accessibility experience as an ambulatory wheelchair user. I will take you through arrival to exiting and everything in between! One of the things I…

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Accessibility in charming downtown Noblesville, IN

Join me as I take you through a day around historic Noblesville square in the Noblesville Cultural Art District, from a wheelchair users' point of view. I will cover the accessibility experience as an ambulatory wheelchair user. I will take you through arrival to exiting and everything in between…

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A Comfortable and Accessible Evening at the Palladium

Join me as I take you through an evening at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, from a wheelchair users' point of view. I will cover the accessibility experience as an ambulatory wheelchair user. I will take you through arrival to exiting and…

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Carmel Arts and Design District accessibility

Join me as I take you through a day at Carmel Arts & Design District, from a wheelchair users' point of view. I will cover the accessibility experience as an ambulatory wheelchair user. I will take you through arrival to exiting and everything in between! Know Before You Go Check the hours before…

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