Access for All: assisted travel lounge opens in Birmingham
A dedicated assisted travel lounge has opened at Birmingham New Street station in our latest effort for our Access for All Programme.
Designing Inclusive and Gender-Neutral Restrooms
There are many reasons to implement all-gender restrooms in facilities, regardless of whether they’re single-user or multi-user designs
How America’s individualistic streak shaped design for disability
DIY innovators, and consumer products, have had to fill gaps in policy.
Day-to-day life differs for those with disabilities at the University
While advocates have made progress, some students feel the University still isn’t equipped to support their needs.
Right Under Your Nose: Universal Design in Norway
Universal design has been part of Norway’s national policies and strategies for more than 15 years and is preferred to the traditional approach of accessibility for people with disabilities in public environments.
Designing Museum Programmes for People with Dementia
Cultural institutions such as museums have an important role to play in dementia awareness and education. They can also serve as safe spaces and can run a variety of activities. Within museums, people with dementia can enjoy programmes tailored to their needs.
How to Design a Better City for Deaf People
Lighting, sound-deflecting surfaces, big spaces—all of these elements can influence a deaf person’s ability to communicate. DeafSpace design considers it all.
Cincinnati Art Museum Looks Toward Accessibility with a New Front Entrance Ramp
The Cincinnati Art Museum will begin construction on a new front entrance ramp this week. The ramp comes as an addition to the DeWitt entrance, an accessible entrance at the back of the building.
Making Museums Accessible to Visually Impaired Visitors
Museums have a duty to cater to people with a wide range of needs and this includes visually impaired people. This is not a small section of society and it is vital that they are not overlooked.
Making the Museum Autism Friendly
People with autism can find busy, crowded environments difficult. This means that a visit to a museum at peak time could be challenging. During these times there are lots of people and increased noise.