Accessible Internet, Communication, and Technology (ICT) – Bottom-line, Accessibility Benefits Everyone
Universal accessibility in the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) sector holds unparalleled promise and opportunity for people with disabilities never before seen in our history.
THE ROLE OF DESIGN IN COMMUNICATION
How to enhance everyday understanding among different users and cultures This article originally appears in Design for All Institute of India May 2016 (Prof Pekka Harni, Finland) Vol-11 No-5. by SANNA SIMOLA | Designer, Researcher, Finland In this reflection I will discuss challenges of creating public services and communication forms that should reach all recipients in […]
Advice for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Alzheimer’s not only alters the lives of people with the disease but also the lives of those who care for them. The journey can be just as emotionally and physically demanding for caregivers, but that mental and physical stress is often overlooked because the focus is on the patient.
Airline Accessibility Remains An Issue
Barbara Ball and her husband have traveled extensively: Greece, France, Italy, the Bahamas and all over the United States, to name a few. The Modesto, Calif. resident feels fortunate to have visited so many places before a blood clot in her right leg led to its amputation five years ago.
BRAILLE BRICKS
A toy building brick can be whatever you imagine it to be, or even something you’ve never imagined. Braille Bricks is an experiment that transforms these bricks into a tool capable of encouraging creativity, helping blind children learn to read and write. It also encourages the inclusion of children with or without visual impairment. Cool, […]
After Dividing For Decades, Highways Are On The Road To Inclusion
When the interstate highway system was built in the 1950s and ’60s, it was hailed as a marvel of transportation technology, connecting cities and suburbs, and stitching the nation together. But it also divided the country. The highways slashed through countless neighborhoods and leveled communities.
German town introduces in-ground traffic lights for pedestrians glued to their phones
A small city in southern Germany may be the first place in the world to introduce in-ground traffic lights. The move by authorities in Augsburg comes in response to distracted smartphone users increasingly putting themselves at risk by not looking up while crossing roads.
Things you only know if you have an invisible disability
Out of the millions of disabled people living in the UK, only a small percentage have illnesses that can actually be seen. Those with ‘invisible disabilities’, from Crohn’s disease to chronic fatigue syndrome, often face specific challenges as people fail to recognise that anyone who is not visibly impaired could require support, such as accessible […]
Crutches finally redesigned after 100 yrs
With a hinged arm cradle that can be unlocked and a hand grip that rotates out of the way, your hands are free to use for better things.
Architecture concepts can boost mental health
Do you or someone you know suffer from a mental illness? During National Public Health Week recently, we were reminded that most Americans do. Architects are rethinking how their building designs influence the health and well-being of people and are developing designs for mental health as well as for safety and physical wellness. By applying […]