Abilitrek Makes Finding Hotels For People with Disabilities Much Easier
Daman Wandke, started a website called Abilitrek that finds hotels that have the right accommodations for travelers with disabilities.
Will Smart Cities Inevitably Worsen Social Inequality?
Positive action will be required to ensure that smart city solutions don’t just favor the already wealthy and connected.
A Closer Look at Universal Design
Something designed under the guiding principles of universal design should be usable by all people to the greatest extent possible. By definition, it should inherently be as accessible as possible for as many people as possible.
2018 Ed Roberts Award for accessible design leader Raymond Lifchez
The Center for Independent Living will recognize UC Berkeley architecture and city planning professor Raymond Lifchez with the second annual Ed Roberts Award, which recognizes and honors individual contributions to the success of CIL and the independent living/disability rights movement.
“Pompeii for all”: wheelchair and stroller accessible path
The project “Pompeii for all. Accessibility paths overcoming architectural barriers” can be considered Italy’s longest barrier-free path and it represents another step forward in the rebirth of Pompeii Archaeological Site.
We’re all misfit consumers – we need inclusive design
Mass production for a diverse population leads to exclusion and disparity. Canada should rethink what it means to truly innovate.
The Disabled Flâneur
My diagnosis won’t keep me away from the city streets and the sweet energy that’s found there, even if someday I “walk” by dint of wheels.
Why cities are full of uncomfortable benches
It’s not just you — they’re an example of hostile architecture.
VR Ferose on designing a world that is more accessible for people with disabilities
Whether we are framing laws, recruiting employees or designing products, approaching these through the inclusiveness lens is a great starting point to create a more accessible world for persons with disabilities.
Google’s Latest Accessibility Feature Is So Good, Everyone Will Use It
Though it was developed for users with severe motor impairment, Voice Access could revolutionize how anyone uses their phone.