Accessibility is the next big game-changer for business
AI is powering greater inclusion in the workplace which, in turn, is powering new levels of innovation.
A New Way to See: Looking at museums through the eyes of the blind
In the twenty-first century era of inclusivity, museums are working towards making the visitor experience a more positive and unique one, as part of efforts to increase the number of visitors to museums. In these efforts, issues of accessibility are often overlooked.
Karen Braitmayer: Yes, People with Disabilities as Architects
How to Design an Accessible Kitchen: Adjustable and Multifunctional Furniture
Universal accessibility in architecture refers to the capacity that all people have to access and inhabit a space regardless of their cognitive and physical capacities, and it is a subject that cannot be dismissed.
Microsoft and Deque make accessibility easy for millions of developers
Most people without disabilities ignore articles about accessibility because they seem irrelevant to them. With the digital world becoming more integral to our lives, and disabilities being acquired through accidents, disease or aging, ignoring this information may not be in our best interests.
Examining perceptions of accessibility symbols
The perpetual association of current symbols with wheelchair users has been criticized for insufficiently representing individuals with other disability types.
From Pickles and Papyrus to Bats and Brains
My life has been enriched by tactile experiences—and pickles—ever since I can remember. From the time I was a totally blind baby, my parents and the other adults in my life encouraged me to explore the world through my four senses.
Advocate for ‘universal design’ urges developers to make apartments accessible for all
Jane Earl was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at the age of 26, a week before her wedding. “I will continue to get weaker, I am destined to be in a wheelchair,” she said. “How do I have the best quality of life from a wheelchair?” That question led her to a concept known as universal […]
Mattel’s First Black Barbie To Use A Wheelchair Is Getting Lots Of Praise For Its Inclusivity
Since the 1950s, Barbie has come a long way in terms of inclusivity, diversity, and dismantling traditional gender roles. And most recently, the company behind the iconic dolls, Mattel, unveiled its first black barbie to use a wheelchair and it’s garnering tons of support for its inclusive design.
Design Core Detroit Launches Podcast on Inclusive Design and Sustainable Development
Design Core Detroit has launched The Detroit City of Design Podcast, hosted by Design Core’s Executive Director, Olga Stella.