This New Water Park In Texas Was Designed For Kids With Disabilities
Every section of the new water park, named Inspiration Island, is wheelchair accessible and guests with special needs are admitted at no cost.
For those with hearing impairments, restaurant noise isn’t just an irritation. It’s discrimination.
Restaurants these days are louder than ever, to the point where critics check volume levels and diners grouse about them.
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.
Photographer Kristan Emerson is legally blind, experiences the world as bright, colourful place
Imagine a world where flashes of colour, approaching and receding sound, as well as the kind words of a dedicated family member, are the only way you know where to look.
IKEA launches gaming products focused on accessibility and esports
IKEA is partnering with medical wearables company UNYQ to release a line of gaming accessibility product.
“Peppa Pig” Introducing Mandy Mouse Is a Major Moment for Disability Representation
“The series is based on the real experiences of small children and disability is a part of the world.”
Aaron Philip: The trans, disabled model taking on a $2-trillion industry
Aaron Philip’s life has been transformed by becoming the first black, trans, disabled model to sign for a major agency. Since joining the renowned Elite Model Management last September, the 17-year-old has shot editorial for i-D magazine and been named in Teen Vogue’s “21 Under 21,” among much else.
Why I will start including accessibility information in my restaurant reviews
Never mind what’s on the menu. A number of readers have told me my reviews would be more helpful if I let them know whether they can simply get through the door.
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, minimizing need for further specialization.
Using Voice Interfaces to Make Products More Inclusive
Whether you’re creating services, physical products, or software, inclusive design is essential. Inclusive design means making products accessible to, and usable by, as many people as possible. Voice user interfaces (VUIs) are a terrific tool for accomplishing this goal.