Whether you’re rolling, strolling, or just taking it slow, there are plenty of places and spaces designed to be enjoyed by everyone. Our community is working hard to create more ways for residents and visitors to experience the best of Muncie.
Adventure for Everyone at Prairie Creek Reservoir
Fishing, boating, or just enjoying the view? Prairie Creek Reservoir has an accessible dock so that everyone, including people using wheelchairs or walkers, can enjoy the water. It’s one of those small additions that makes a big difference for families and friends who want to be outdoors together.
Sensory-Friendly Fun at Minnetrista
Museums can be overwhelming for some visitors, but not at Minnetrista! Thanks to their sensory support packs, guests with sensory sensitivities can feel more at ease while exploring the gardens, exhibits, and activities. Packs include noise-reducing headphones, fidgets, visual schedules, and more. You can read all about them here: Minnetrista’s Blog
Bringing the Magic of Theater to All at Muncie Civic
Muncie Civic Theatre has made accessibility a real part of the show. In addition to special sensory-friendly and ASL interpreted performances, some shows are captioned for deaf and hard-of-hearing guests, others are audio described for people with visual impairments, and their building offers barrier-free access throughout. There’s even a hearing loop to help those with hearing aids or cochlear implants enjoy the performance without missing a beat.
Ball State’s Champions of Accessibility
The Office of Disability Services at Ball State works hard to support students with accommodations, resources, and technology that help them thrive. They’re also a great partner when it comes to rethinking accessibility on a broader level.
Experience Excellent Service at Our Training Hotel & Restaurant
The Courtyard Muncie at Horizon Convention Center and 1925 PubHouse Muncie aren’t just great places to stay, play, and eat; they’re also training grounds for students from the Erskine Green Training Institute (EGTI), which helps adults with disabilities learn hospitality, culinary, healthcare, and manufacturing job skills. Plus, both locations are accessible. When you dine or book a room, you’re staying in accessible accommodations and supporting inclusive employment.
Getting Around
Downtown Muncie’s sidewalks are ADA compliant and have wheelchair accessible corners, providing easy-to-navigate pathways to local shops, restaurants, the hotel and convention center, and other professional services.
Muncie’s public transit system, MITS, offers accessible buses. For those new to transit, they also offer travel training, because independence should be within reach for everyone.
Local Businesses Leading the Way
In addition to those mentioned, many of Muncie’s restaurants, shops, and recreation areas are proudly accessible with additions like large print menus, door service, wheelchair friendly ramps and seating, wide aisles, and auditory assistive devices.
Restaurants: The Clubhouse Muncie, Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders, Baryo, Amazing Joe’s Grill
Shops: Ivy Rose Boutique, Country Charm Boutique, Kirk’s Bike Shop
Recreation: Delaware County Fairgrounds, Cardinal Greenways, Charles W. Brown Planetarium, McCulloch Park
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