Why empathy is the key to better digital accessibility
Digital accessibility expert Dan Holbrook on why empathy is the most important thing when creating accessible products.
Barbie gives inclusivity another try with new wheelchair and a prosthetic limb
Barbie is making moves to broaden the definition of beautiful. In June, Mattel will debut a doll that uses a wheelchair and a doll with a removable prosthetic leg as part of its barbie fashionistas line.
What brands are doing to be more inclusive for people with disabilities
From Asos’s wheelchair-friendly jumpsuit to Starbucks opening its first sign language store, brands are making moves to cater for people beyond the mainstream and unlock the potential of the ‘Purple Pound’.
How People with Disabilities Are Using AI to Improve Their Lives
Advances in artificial intelligence have spurred the development of smart devices to help people overcome physical and cognitive challenges. And, this may just be the beginning.
How we’re designing musical instruments with the help of disabled musicians and VR
Virtual Reality technology opens up new experiences and possibilities in music for people with disabilities.
Glasses give sight to the legally blind
A pair of glasses from eSight that helps people who are legally blind actually see — in some cases, even better than people with 20/20 vision.
Limb-art: prosthetic leg covers that aim to be “beautiful” as well as “functional”
Design Reality has worked with Paralympian Mark Williams on a range of plastic leg covers for those who have prosthetic limbs that aim to be both “durable” and “attractive”.
Disabled video gamers find more options as EA, others expand choices
Aaron Cendan’s new video game controller features a subtle but significant design change.
Davos 2019: Cooper Hewitt museum director on the power of inclusive design
Empathetic, user-centred products that can shape a more equitable world for people with disabilities go on show at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland this week
Why Sign-Language Gloves Don’t Help Deaf People
Wearable technologies that claim to translate ASL overlook the intricacies of the language, as well as the needs of signers.