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IT Services and IT ConsultingIndiana, United States11-50 Employees
Independence Science is a Purdue-affiliated IT services and IT consulting company based in Lafayette, Indiana. It focuses on making science classrooms accessible to students who are blind or have low vision by providing training, support, and equipment to secondary and post-secondary schools. The company helps staff and BLV students participate in hands-on laboratory activities safely and with enriching learning experiences. In 2022, Independence Science formed partnerships with Vernier Software & Technology, EQware Engineering, ViewPlus Technologies, and Tactile Engineering to develop Sci-Dot. The firm has a history of delivering accessibility-focused tools and updates for STEM education, including remote-learning tools for blind students and software designed to enhance lab access. It was founded by Cary Supalo, a blind chemist and Purdue alumnus.