A 2-year-old boy’s reaction to a Target ad is a powerful reminder of why representation matters
For young Oliver Garza-Pena, the trip to the store was like any other. But then he looked up and saw someone staring back who looked just like him.
App Makes Public Transit Easier for Riders with Disabilities
INIT Innovations in Transportation, which has developed software for use with buses, light rail, and trains since 1999, designed ASSISTIVEtravel, passenger information, and journey planning app.
How Museums are Making Artworks Accessible to Blind People Online
Many organizations view accessibility requirements grudgingly, as a costly way to avoid costlier lawsuits. Businesses and nonprofits with the best intentions can find themselves confused and overwhelmed as to where they should start.
Road engineers experience crossing the street in a wheelchair
As we design street improvements & prioritize pedestrian safety, it’s important to do our best to understand how people with different abilities use our sidewalks & street crossings.
Inclusive Tokyo: Josh’s take on barrier-free Nezu Museum
Tokyo’s Nezu Museum, with its lush gardens, is a popular destination for city dwellers and foreign visitors seeking a tranquil spot to escape the din of the capital.
5 Ways Hospitals Will Change in Next Decade
How innovations and technologies could revolutionize patient care
Why Do Some Crosswalks Make a Machine Gun Sound?
Whether you realize it or not, you’ve almost certainly interacted with an accessible pedestrian signal or APS. These are the crosswalk systems designed with sonic and tactile cues to help blind and visually impaired pedestrians know when they can cross the street.
The business case for inclusive design: The Big Hack study findings
Our latest study looks at how much businesses are missing out by not developing accessible websites, apps, and products. It is part of our broader research into how inclusive design affects how disabled people choose to spend their money.
Q’STRAINT Inclusion Swing-Set Renovation Project
Helping all bright horizon students regain their fun
It’s Time To Explore The Unique And Conflicting Narratives Of Disability Issues
In at least one way, disability issues are the same as any other issue. Facts and details are important, but they don’t explain the full range of debated approaches and priorities. Powerful narratives are also involved … some truthful and drawn from genuine, lived experience of disability, others dishonest or based on fear and prejudice.