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.
How One Advocate is Pushing For Accessibility In The City’s Museums
“The world was never made for people who are sitting down full time,” experiential designer Ben Baker says. “The world was made for people who walk. Everywhere you go, there’s going to be challenges.”
Why Cities Need Accessible Playgrounds
Nearly one in five people have a disability in the U.S., yet most playgrounds aren’t built to accommodate them. However, recently, cities have shifted away from the standard playgrounds of the past in favor of more natural, adventurous, and engaging designs.
ELECTRONIC SKIN “E-DERMIS”
In order to restore a sense of normalcy to amputees, scientists at John Hopkins University are working on an electronic skin that allows the wearer to feel touch as well as pain.
Why Virtual Reality Could Be A Game Changer For The Disabled
“It has been in the hands of so few people, that we don’t know what the truth is yet.” Anyone who attended the 2016 Game Developers Conference in San Francisco could be forgiven for thinking that virtual reality was the only game in town. Virtual reality-centered talks, demonstrations and discussions dovetailed with an expo floor […]