OPENspace
OPENspace is an international research centre contributing new evidence on why inclusive access to the outdoors matters.
Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE)
CAE has been the leading UK authority on inclusive design for over 40 years; we provide consultancy, training, research and publications on building design and management to meet all user needs, including disabled and older people.
Institute for Design and Disability (IDD) (Ireland)
IDD, established in 1991, is a non-profit-making foundation contributing to the participation of people with disabilities through design. The Institute promotes the ideal of design-for-all through research studies, interdisciplinary meetings and seminars, awareness training and consultancy.
Valerie Fletcher
Executive Director, Institute for Human Centered Design (IHCD) Councilor, International Association for Universal Design (IAUD) Co-chair, Design Industry Group of Massachusetts (DIGMA) Valerie Fletcher has been Executive Director since 1998 of the Institute for Human Centered Design (IHCD). Fletcher writes, lectures and works internationally. She currently oversees projects ranging from the development of a new national website […]
Starkloff Disability Institute (SDI)
SDI is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities – participate fully and equally in all aspects of society. Founded in 2003 by Max & Colleen Starkloff and David Newburger, the Starkloff Disability Institute works on changing societal attitudes and perceptions about people with disabilities through activities that send a positive message about living […]
American Society on Aging (ASA)
ASA is the essential resource to cultivate leadership, advance knowledge, and strengthen the skills of those who work with, and on behalf of, older adults.
National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
NCIL is the longest-running national cross-disability, grassroots organization run by and for people with disabilities. Founded in 1982, NCIL represents thousands of organizations and individuals including: individuals with disabilities, Centers for Independent Living (CILs), Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs), and other organizations that advocate for the human and civil rights of people with disabilities throughout the United States.
The challenges faced by disabled commuters
The daily commute can be testing for many workers, but disabled travellers often face extra challenges and costs. One Paralympian told the BBC that public transport was simply not fit for purpose to accommodate their needs.
Universal design: going beyond ADA requirements
According to U.S. Census Bureau figures, about one in seven Americans is disabled. That number is likely to increase significantly in the next 30 years, as the population of baby boomers continues to grow. With the increasing number of individuals suffering from serious physical limitations, it is becoming more important for facilities to be designed […]
Journeyman Carpenters (Edmonton, Alberta)
Company: PCL Builders Inc. We are seeking experienced Journeymen Carpenter’s located in Edmonton, Alberta. Responsibilities Working alone or as part of a Team to complete construction tasks Heavy Lifting Using tools