Infographic — 6 Ways to Accommodate Aging in Place
According to a study by the National Conference of State Legislatures and AARP, nearly 90 percent of people over age 65 want to stay in their home for as long as possible. A further 80 percent believe their current residence is where they will always live. This isn’t altogether surprising; after all, who wants to […]
Building Fitness Trackers That Work For People With Disabilities
Fitness and weight tracking can help stop obesity, but for people with disabilities, they often don’t work at all.
Best Practices of Accessibililty in Parks and Recreation
Best Practices of Accessibililty in Parks and Recreation: A Delphi Survey of National Experts in Accessibility. Voight, Alison; Robb, Gary; Skulski, Jennifer; Getz, Deborah; Scharven, Debbie (2008). Final Report (PDF).
National Center on Accessibility
The National Center on Accessibility promotes access and inclusion for people with disabilities in parks, recreation and tourism. NCA was established through a cooperative agreement between Indiana University and the National Park Service. Over the last two decades, NCA has emerged as a leading authority on access issues unique to park and recreation programs and […]
Inclusive Design Toolkit
This section provides further information on websites, books, conferences, training courses and organisations relevant to inclusive design and the related disciplines of ‘Design for all’ and ‘Universal design’.
Universal Design Australia
The aim of universalising design is to create a more inclusive world. Universal Design, as an endeavour in its own right, is being used internationally as a vehicle for bringing about wholesale change in design thinking throughout the design process so that all people are considered regardless of age, capability, or background.
Affordable housing must be designed with accessibility in mind
After decades of more or less ignoring this pressing social need, the federal government is poised to enact a new strategy on housing – and it will line up with a new law in Ontario, announced this week, that will allow municipalities to demand affordable housing from developers. This represents an opportunity to transform the […]
Creating Inclusive Environments with DeafSpace Architecture
The Deaf community live in a world designed for people who can hear, but a new design movement challenges how buildings should be built, where sensory experiences and interaction with the fabric of the building takes precedence.
Understanding Disability: Focus on ‘livability’ helps everyone
Communities with a high “livability” rating for seniors and people with disabilities don’t just benefit those groups of people, the AARP says. Rather, all residents thrive and a community prospers when it develops opportunities for everyone.
How the iPhone Serves as Copilot for the Blind
Before the smartphone era, vision-impaired people had to use several gadgets throughout their day, such as a light-detection device. Now, these functions are taken care of by the iPhone and apps. The iOS voiceover function allows users to navigate their phone using a combination of sound and touch. The Money Reader identification app lets users figure out what denomination the […]