Local startup pathVu wants to make the nation’s sidewalks accessible to all. Here’s how.
When it comes to urban mobility, ambitious projects like bike lanes, bridges and busways tend to get most of the attention. As a result, perhaps the most important and fundamental piece of public transport is often overlooked. Sidewalks.
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
Universal Design: A Growing Trend For When Building A Forever Home
More and more people today are building houses with the idea of aging-in-place. This is not only a consideration for seniors but also for younger people who want to stay put and grow older in the house they are living in.
Asked for input on driverless vehicles, Buffalo group is less than thrilled
UB shows off its driverless shuttle bus Olli during a forum on driverless vehicles at UB South Campus. Students and staff have been testing the driverless bus on the North Campus for the past year.
Wheelchair Securement Gaining Popularity with Occupational Therapists
The relationship between Occupational Therapy (OT) and the wheelchair securement practice has been gaining ground as more and more OT’s are increasing their skill-set to include training mobility passengers and operators this critical element of transportation safety.
Wegmans offers new shopping carts for children with special needs
Wegmans is rolling out new carts that better support children with certain special needs. The Firefly GoTo Shop cart is designed for children ages 2 to 8 or up to 77 pounds who need extra head and upper-body support.
Airport unveils ‘sensory room’ inspired by worker’s son with autism
Jason Rudge, a heavy equipment operator at the Pittsburgh International Airport, wanted a sensory room for his son with autism. This week, his dream became reality.
IIT Delhi alumnus develops a low-cost audio-tactile technology-based device that helps visually impaired kids comprehend real-life images
How often we have wondered if people with visual impairment could actually perceive the images we see? Well, the good news is that there is now a solution. Comprising of a portable stand, a tactile book and a mobile app – a ready to use solution by TouchVision, an IIT Delhi incubated social enterprise is […]
People With Disabilities Want To Help Make Over The Travel Industry
Traveling by subway system or bus can be unreliable—and sometimes inaccessible—to people with disabilities.
New York City Is Still a Disaster for the Disabled
It’s difficult to remember pain when you’re not feeling it, and harder still to imagine living with physical limits you don’t actually have. But all it takes is a brief stroll to see how badly designed the city is for those who are very young, old, short, heavy, frail, or in any way impaired.