How to Design a Better City for Deaf People
Lighting, sound-deflecting surfaces, big spaces—all of these elements can influence a deaf person’s ability to communicate. DeafSpace design considers it all.
Disability Support Organisation Leads Way in Accessible and Inclusive Workplaces
With many buildings presenting accessibility barriers for people with disability, one company is prioritizing inclusive and accessible work spaces by relocating to a new office.
Cincinnati Art Museum Looks Toward Accessibility with a New Front Entrance Ramp
The Cincinnati Art Museum will begin construction on a new front entrance ramp this week. The ramp comes as an addition to the DeWitt entrance, an accessible entrance at the back of the building.
Announcing “Access,” a Short Film About Accessibility
Today I released Access, my short documentary about accessibility. It follows Cory Joseph through a typical day, showing how he uses his smartphone, Braille display, tactile watch, and guide dog (named Vine) to navigate the world.
A Fully Accessible Space
The Universal Design Living Laboratory in Columbus, Ohio, is the top-rated universal design home in North America with three national universal design certifications. The Universal Design Living Laboratory serves as an example of how to best design for everyone of all ages and abilities.
The deadly truth about a world built for men – from stab vests to car crashes
Crash-test dummies based on the ‘average’ male are just one example of design that forgets about women – and puts lives at risk
Making Museums Accessible to Visually Impaired Visitors
Museums have a duty to cater to people with a wide range of needs and this includes visually impaired people. This is not a small section of society and it is vital that they are not overlooked.
To Anyone Who Doesn’t Understand ‘the Point’ of Blind Emojis
In 2018 it was announced that a new series of disability-inclusive emojis would be released in 2019. These emojis included wheelchair users, amputees, deaf individuals and, to my delight, blind characters.
Elderly and Disabled Assistive Devices Market 2016-2024
Assistive devices and technologies minimize individual’s dependence on others and helps improve quality of life. Devices such as wheelchairs, visual aids, hearings aids, and specialized computer software and hardware system aids in enhancing hearing, vision, mobility, or communication of the elderly and disabled people.
Making the Museum Autism Friendly
People with autism can find busy, crowded environments difficult. This means that a visit to a museum at peak time could be challenging. During these times there are lots of people and increased noise.