Geospatial Tech & Universal Design: Creating Access for All
A sample of case studies that demonstrate how geospatial technology and universal design work together to make the world more accessible to everyone.
Design For Everyone

By understanding the range of abilities and capabilities of the people who use our apps, you can design robust apps that work for everyone.
Microsoft Accessibility Features

With more than 1 billion people in the world with disabilities, there is no limit to what people can achieve when technology reflects the diversity of all those who use it.
London tests LED crosswalk that responds to real-time conditions

A “smart crossing” prototype that uses cameras, sensors, computer programming and a large LED screen installed in the ground — dubbed “Starling Crossing” — has been revealed in London.
Designing an Inclusive Audio Guide Part 1: An Introduction

This is the first post in a series about the development process of The Warhol’s new audio guide.
DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Information, and Technology)

The DO-IT Center is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through technology and education. It promotes awareness and accessibility—in both the classroom and the workplace—to maximize the potential of individuals with disabilities and make our communities more vibrant, diverse, and inclusive.
AccessIT

The National Center on Accessible Information Technology in Education (AccessIT) provides resources to help educational entities purchase, develop and use information technology that is welcoming to, accessible to, and usable by everyone, including people with disabilities.
US Labor Department’s Office of Disability Employment Policy announces $950,000 grant to establish Accessible Technology Action Center

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy has announced a fund of $950,000 for grants that will be used to open and operate the Accessible Technology Action Center (ATAC), a new national resource that will facilitate and promote the use of accessible technology in the hiring, employment, retention and career advancement of […]