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The Buzz - Brownsburg Enhances Town Website with ‘UserWay’ App & BHS & Middle School Sports
Issue #015/ Jan. 24, 2024
In This Issue of the Buzz:
📆 Upcoming Local Events
⭐ Local Business Partners
▶ "Brownsburg Enhances Town Website with ‘UserWay’ App”
🚩 "Families Protest Proposed End to Payments for Home Care of Disabled Relatives”
🏀 BHS, BEMS & BWMS Sports Results Jan. 18 - 22, 2024
☔ Local Weather
Upcoming Local Events
January 2024
January 24, 2024: Check out events at your Brownsburg Library - Brownsburg Library Events
Box Social
Date: January 25, 2024
Location: scribere, 204 E Main St, Brownsburg, IN 46112-1218
AM Connect
Date: January 25, 2024
Organized by: Greater Brownsburg Chamber of Commerce
January 25, 2024: Brownsburg Town Council meeting at Town Hall, 7 PM - Local Events
January 26, 2024: Girls Basketball Game @ Zionsville, 6 pm - Schools and Education
January 26, 2024: Boys Basketball Game @ Zionsville, 7:30 pm - Schools and Education
Teen Certified Babysitter's Course
Date: January 27, 2024
Location: Brownsburg Public Library, 450 S. Jefferson St., Brownsburg, IN 46112
Volunteer Opportunity: Weed Wrangle
Date: January 27, 2024
Location: B&O Trail - Green St. Trailhead, Brownsburg, IN 46112
Bingo Night
Date: January 28, 2024
Location: Books & Brews, Brownsburg
FAB Heavy Hitters Prerelease
Date: January 28, 2024
Location: Valkyrie’s Vault, Brownsburg
February 2024
February 1, 2024: Boys Basketball Game vs Crispus Attucks, 7:30 pm - Schools and Education
February 1, 2024: Brownsburg Rotary Club every Thursday at The Locale, noon - Local Events
Greater Brownsburg Chamber Ambassadors
Date: February 2, 2024
Description: A networking event organized by the Greater Brownsburg Chamber of Commerce.
February 3, 2024: Times & Dates Subject to Change. Please Check with Organization - Local Events
February 5, 2024: Check out events at your Brownsburg Library - Brownsburg Library Events
Marketers' Meet-up
Date: February 15, 2024
Description: Networking event focusing on marketing strategies and ideas.
POWER HOUR PLUS LUNCHEON
Date: February 21, 2024
Description: A luncheon event by the Greater Brownsburg Chamber of Commerce with networking opportunities.
Round Table Readers
Date: February 21, 2024
Description: An arts and culture event for book enthusiasts.
AM Connect
Date: February 22, 2024
Description: Another networking event under the Greater Brownsburg Chamber of Commerce.
Free Headshot Day!
Date: February 23, 2024
Description: A unique opportunity to get a professional headshot.
HC Women Connect
Date: February 28, 2024
Description: A networking event focused on connecting women in the Hendricks County area.
Brownsburg Kiwanis Club Meeting
Date: March 20, 2024
Description: A local club meeting, held at Best Friends Bagels.
Brownsburg Chamber Luncheon
Date: March 20, 2024
Description: Luncheon event organized by the Brownsburg Chamber of Commerce.
Brownsburg Rotary Club Meeting
Date: March 21, 2024
Description: A regular meeting of the Brownsburg Rotary Club, taking place at The Locale.
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Brownsburg Enhances Town Website with ‘UserWay’ for Greater Accessibility
The Town of Brownsburg has introduced an innovative solution to enhance the accessibility of its website, integrating UserWay, an accessibility widget. This tool is a significant step towards creating a more inclusive online environment. It enables visitors to the website to personalize their browsing experience according to their individual needs. The widget offers a variety of visual aids and supports over 30 different languages, making the website more user-friendly for a diverse audience.
A key aspect of this initiative is the range of accessible features provided by the widget. It includes functionalities like screen reader compatibility and keyboard navigation, which are crucial for ensuring that all users, regardless of their abilities, can navigate the website with ease. The Town Council President highlighted the importance of these features in offering an inclusive digital experience to the entire community.
The commitment of the Town of Brownsburg to inclusivity extends beyond the digital realm. The town has been actively involved in developing programs, facilities, and services that cater to the diverse needs of its community. The introduction of the UserWay widget is a part of this broader effort to ensure inclusivity in all aspects of town life, including the digital space.
Located at the bottom right corner of all web pages of the Town of Brownsburg, including those of the Police, Parks, Fire Territory, and Economic Development departments, the widget is easily accessible.
It's designed to be user-friendly on both desktop and mobile devices. Users can customize various aspects of the digital content such as button types, language, text size, position, and color. Moreover, the widget provides specialized accessibility profiles to assist individuals with specific impairments like color blindness or dyslexia.
The Town Manager emphasized the importance of the UserWay widget as a crucial step in enhancing digital accessibility. This initiative is part of the town's ongoing efforts to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, ensuring that all residents, including those with disabilities, have easy and efficient access to news, information, services, and resources available on the town's website.
See Brownsburg.org for more info.
Families Protest Proposed End to Payments for Home Care of Disabled Relatives in Indiana
Over 50 people rallied at the Indiana Statehouse against proposed changes to the Aged and Disabled Waiver, which would stop payments to family members caring for disabled relatives in place of professional nurses.
These payments, initiated during the COVID-19 public health emergency, support families unable to find professional care, often requiring them to leave full-time jobs to provide care. The proposed changes, aimed at addressing a budget deficit and saving the state $300 million annually, have raised concerns among parents and advocates. They worry about increased hospital admissions, health risks, and financial hardships if the payments are discontinued.
The changes, if approved, will take effect in July 2024, but skepticism remains about the state's ability to find enough providers for all affected families. A petition against these changes has gathered nearly 10,000 signatures in less than a week. Public comments on the proposal are open until February 16, 2024.
Public comment can be submitted via email at [email protected] or mail at FSSA Division of Disabilities and Rehabilitative Services P.O. Box 7083, Indianapolis, IN 46027"
Brownsburg West Middle School Sports
8th Grade Boys Basketball Results:
Jan 20, 2024
Conference Tournament
Qualifier Round
39 BWMS
36 Zionsville
Championship
28 BWMS
35 Westfield
The 8th grade basketball team played in the Conference Tournament on Saturday. In the morning semi-final it was a back and forth contest with 7 lead changes. The Dogs survived and moved onto the Championship behind 21 points and 8 rebounds from Jarron Boone. Canyon Koonce did a great job on Zionsville’s leading scorer throughout the game and finished with 5 points and 5 rebounds. West won 39-36 to advance to the Championship game.
In the Championship game, the Dogs faced a good Westfield team. Despite not playing great in the first half, the Dogs found themselves in the lead 20-18 going into halftime. In the second half, the Dogs struggled to score which allowed Westfield to gain the lead and eventually win the Championship 35-28.
Jan 22, 2024
Hendricks County Tournament
63 BWMS
26 Tri-West
The 8th grade basketball team got a decisive win over Tri-West in the opening round of the County Tournament. Leading from the start and never looking back the Dogs would cruise to a 63-26 victory.
The team was led in scoring by Brayden Greathouse’s 17 points including 4 triples. He also pulled down 4 rebounds. Daniel Thomas brought some great energy on both ends of the court finishing with 15 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals. Canyon Koonce scored 11 for the Dogs, while Parker Moore led the team in rebounds with 6.
7th Grade Boys Basketball Results:
Jan 22, 2024
29 BWMS
35 Tri-West
Jan 18, 2024
32 BWMS
38 Franklin Central
8th Grade Girls Basketball Results:
Jan 22, 2024
30 BWMS
25 Center Grove
Jan 18, 2024
52 BWMS
21 Danville
7th Grade Girls Basketball Results:
Jan 22, 2024
9 BWMS
26 Center Grove
Jan 18, 2024
32 BWMS
25 Danville
Brownsburg West Middle School Wrestling Results:
Jan 20, 2024
Wrestlers Finish With a 1 win - 4 loss Record
The BWMS Wrestlers competed against top level competition on Saturday at the Littlejon Duals in Franklin. The team went 1-4, but every meet was close. Undefeated wrestlers on the day were Blake Kapitan, Brady Ramirez, Deacon Gibbs, Brady Miller, and Blake Morris. Kingsten Pedigo, Braylen Wells, and Matthew Harris went 4-1. Gehrig Stanich, Tre Alexander, Katelyn Brooks, David Akinyele, Grant Lurker, Austin Liu, Brendan Myers, Jonathan Turcios, Wyatt Adams, Justin Casey, Emmitt Martin, and Ryker Burkhart also contributed wins. The Dogs will look start a win streak this week with matches against Tri West and Chapel Hill.
Jan 18, 2024
50 BWMS
61 Westfield
The BWMS Wrestlers dropped an exciting, close contest at Westfield last night 61-50. It started with reserve wins by Nathanyal Eifert, Grant Lurker, Hunter Masterson, Matthew Cetto, and Logan Davis. In varsity action winners were Kingsten Pedigo, Blake Kapitan, Eli Nail, Brady Ramirez, Deacon Gibbs, David Akinyele, Blake Morris, and Jonathan Turcios.
Brownsburg East Middle School Wrestling Results:
Jan 20, 2024
Wrestlers Finish 3rd
This past Saturday, Jan. 20, the East Bulldog’s competed in one of the toughest middle school wrestling tournaments in the state and finished 3rd out of 16 teams. Going undefeated on the day was Eli Killion, JJ Doty, Reed Johnson, Ryan Hockaday, Markell Crowder, and Grevin Fields. Brecken Snyder and Branson Hazel both finished the five round tournament with only one loss on the day.
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