Scooters might be a hip fad, but they have also cluttered sidewalks and raised issues about ADA compliance.
Editorial: It’s been a bumpy ride for scooters here
Category Archives: Policy
There’s a really simple way to build websites that include everyone
Don’t follow the Domino’s model of fighting web accessibility in federal court. There are already standards in place that businesses can use.
Emergency Preparedness For Children With Special Needs
Follow these steps to help you prepare for an emergency or disaster with your child’s special health care needs or disability in mind.
The U.N. is Calling for the Inclusion of People With Disabilities in the Climate Change Debate
In a new resolution, the organization urges governments to listen to those who are affected the most by natural disasters.
How to make Pride truly accessible
Held every June to honor the legacy of the LGBTQ movement and the event that started it all, the 1969 Stonewall riots, Pride is a season to celebrate resilience, resistance and the vast spectrum of sexual and gender diversity.
Why Architects Still Struggle With Disability Requirements 28 Years After Passage of the ADA
To gauge the impact of ADA, how it has evolved, common misconceptions about ADA, and its role in promoting social equity in architecture, I spoke with Peter Stratton, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Accessibility Services at Steven Winter Associates, who works with architects and others in the construction industry on the application of the ADA design standards.
Is Inclusive Design Achievable?
In the spirit of the “special relationship” between the U.S. and the U.K., I invited our friend and colleague Jane Duncan to take over this spot this month.
Smart Cities For All Paves The Way To Digital Accessibility In Cities
City leaders, IT managers, and entrepreneurs that embrace Smart City solutions care about ICT, not for its own sake, but instead for the ways these solutions can help governments, communities, and enterprises achieve better results.
Are We Genuinely Engaging with Senior Australians in Urban Design?
For anyone looking at innovative ways in which the urban design profession in Australia can engage with senior residents about how our urban environment may or may not be meeting their needs, the approach taken with regard to the upgrade of Crown Street in Sydney’s Surry Hills a couple of years ago is a wonderful example.
Architect welcomes mandatory inclusive design for new school projects in Victoria
All newly built Victorian government schools will now have to accommodate the needs of students with disabilities and special needs as part of the Government’s latest initiative undertaken as part of the Special Needs Plan.