Museum of DisABILITY History
Museum of disABILITY History gives a historical look at the treatment and aids developed over the centuries for the physically and mentally disabled.
The History of Disability Was To Hide It, But Waltham Students Bring It To Light
There were no tests on the syllabus. There was no homework, per se. In this unique course at Gann Academy in Waltham, the task was to create a museum-worthy exhibit on the history of people with disabilities in America.
Access All Areas: Designing Spaces and Places for Diverse Sensory Needs
For those with specific sensory experiences — from deafness and blindness to autism — the design of spaces can help or hinder. Increasingly, architects and clients are working together to create environments that are more inclusive than ever before
Design Core Detroit Competition to Recognize ‘Inclusive Design’
Design Core Detroit is licensing a design competition for commercial businesses from the city of Montreal to recognize “inclusive design” that’s created spaces that are welcoming to all in Detroit.
Bringing Accessible Design to More People Than Ever
NewsHour Weekend’s talks to New York City’s Digital Accessibility Coordinator about the importance of accessible design and tours an exhibit at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum that highlights these advancements.
In Napa, a blind woodworker makes art accessible for everybody
This haptic gallery is Enchanted Hills Camp’s Tactile Art Center, and it’s the brainchild of George, who lost his sight when he was very young.
Who Benefits from Accessible Infrastructure
Seniors, strollers, suitcases — it’s not just disabled people who use accessible infrastructure. Policy-makers need to reframe and broaden the conversation.
From ADA compliance to universal design: Creating accessible training
Companies often consider diversity in recruitment and hiring, but training must be inclusive, too
Creating a Company Culture that Promotes Accessibility
At eBay, we take digital accessibility very seriously. We strive to create a company culture that promotes it and focuses on action.
First Museum To Host A Major Tactile Exhibit Designed To Include Blind And Low-Vision Visitors
Developed with generous support from the National Federation of the Blind and Nikon, the Newseum is the first museum in the United States to host a major tactile exhibit designed to include blind and low-vision visitors.