Inclusive Design at Maryland’s HCIL
We’re an interdisciplinary group of researchers at the University of Maryland’sHuman-Computer Interaction Lab (HCIL). Our goal is to make the next generation of computing technologies more inclusive. We focus primarily on new mobile and wearable technologies—from touchscreens to head-mounted displays to custom wearable devices—both for broad use as well as for the needs of people with […]
Inclusive Design Institute
The Inclusive Design Institute (IDI) is a generative hub of applied research that addresses the challenge of designing our information and communication systems (ICT) so that they work for all potential users, including users with disabilities, varying language needs and diverse cultural preferences. The IDI is Canada’s first research hub focused on digital inclusion.
Year in Review: The Coming Age of Automobility and What it Means for Designers
This year has seen steady movement towards a new age of automobility. Headlines celebrated the introduction of Tesla’s Autopilot system. We experienced the first widespread vehicle recall due to hacking vulnerabilities. The underlying ethics of algorithms being written for autonomous vehicles were discussed.
Design for All Institute of India
Design for All, India seeks to promote the principles of Universal Design in India. The intent is to educate individuals and influence public policy so that environments, products, services and interfaces are designed to meet the needs of people belonging to all ages and abilities.
RERC for Wireless Technologies (Wireless RERC)
Shepherd Center, Georgia Tech, Center for Advanced Communication Policy (CACP) | To research, evaluate and develop innovative wireless technologies and products that meet the needs and improve the quality of life and community participation of individuals with disabilities.
US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)
To enhance and protect the health and well-being of all Americans. We fulfill that mission by providing for effective health and human services and fostering advances in medicine, public health, and social services.
RERC on Universal Interface and IT Access
Trace Research & Development Center, University of Wisconsin – Madison | Focuses on accessibility and usability of current and emerging information technologies, including access to information content in its various forms, as well as access to interfaces used within content and by electronic technologies in general.
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERCs)
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) | RERCs conduct programs of advanced research of an engineering or technical nature designed to apply advanced technology, scientific achievement, and psychological and social knowledge to solve rehabilitation problems and remove environmental barriers.
US Department of Justice (DOJ)
The DOJ has authority to issue regulations for title II and III of the ADA and to provide technical assistance and enforcement. The DOJ also has authority to certify that a State or local accessibility code is equivalent to the ADA’s requirements for new construction and alterations.
Administration on Aging (AOA)
US Dept of Health and Human Services (HHS) | AOA is responsible for home and community-based services and programs related to aging. It also focuses on helping empower Americans before and during their later years to make informed decisions about health care options; ensuring the rights of the elderly, to prevent their abuse, neglect and […]