Fishers will, upon request, provide appropriate aid and/or assistance and services leading to effective participation for people with disabilities to participate equally in Fishers programs, services, and activities. View the City of Fishers Accessibility policy on our city website. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid, assistance, or service for effective participation or modification of policies or procedures to participate in a service, program, or activity, should contact Nick Snyder via email or at (463) 231-7294, no later than forty-eight (48) hours before the scheduled event. To request an interpreter, please contact Customer Service at (317) 595-3150 or at parks@fishers.in.us.

Personal Protective Equipment

The Makerspace may be extra loud at times when machinery and equipment is in use. Maker Playground provides standard protective eyewear and hearing protection, which is required in certain areas and when working with tools. These requirements are posted at entry points within Maker Playground. Members and visitors are welcome to bring their own PPE, provided it meets or exceeds ANSI requirements.

Adaptive Tools

Maker Playground offers individuals of all abilities the opportunity to create. Below is a list of adaptive tools and accommodations. Don’t see an adaptive tool on the list? Is there a tool or other accommodation that could support your use of the Maker Playground? Let us know so we can add it to our toolbox.

• Loop Scissors: Loop scissors pop open after use to make it easier to stay in control and stable.
• Hand Aid: Hand Aids provide a comfortable grip on a pen, pencil, paintbrush, etc. One end is flat to prevent rolling.
• Magnifying Glass: Our articulated magnifying glass is ideal for those with low vision. It magnifies up to 5x and provides additional light. It is held by an articulated arm so users can move it in place over their work. 
• KultureCity Sensory Bags: Maker Playground and Fishers Parks is partnered with KultureCity to make sure that Maker Playground is sensory inclusive and welcoming for all. Sensory bags, including noise canceling headphones (provided by Puro Sound Labs), fidget tools, verbal cue cards (produced in conjunction with Boardmaker), and weighted lap pads, are now available to all guests who may feel overwhelmed by the environment. More information about Fishers Parks and KultureCity can be found on our Parks website.

Service Animals and Personal Care Attendants

Service animals are permitted with members and guests, although there are some spaces within Maker Playground where service animals are not permitted for the health and safety of both the service animals and members. These areas include the Woodshop and the Metal Shop. Machinery and equipment in these areas creates an undue risk to service animals. Personal Care Attendants are permitted at Maker Playground without a membership or additional fee. Personal Care Attendants must be present to assist a member in order to qualify for free access.

Website

For Parks and Maker Playground website accessibility information, visit fishersmpg.com/site/accessibility.