JJack Huangadded this to Home · 21hArchitecture ASLA Publishes New Guide to Universal Designarchdaily.com - by Eric Baldwin The American Society of Landscape Architects has published a new Guide to Universal Design. According to the ASLA, one billion people, or 15 percent …
Norita Tahiradded this to Garden And Concepts · 1dLandscape Architecture Universal Design: Neighborhoodsasla.org The number of pedestrians killed while walking increased 35 percent over the last decade. 2016 and 2017 were the deadliest years for pedestrians …
jjhaadded this to To Brew Or Not To Brew · 2dBeer 5th Avenue Universal Beer Glasses (Set of 6)VinePair - The VinePair Store • Universal design works for multiple styles of beer • Made from high-quality, hand blown glass from Germany There are times when a pint glass just isn’t …
ArchDailyadded this to ArchDaily · 6dPlay buttonArchitecture We Need More Wheelchair Users to Become Architectsarchdaily.com - by Niall Patrick Walsh When famed architect Michael Graves contracted a mysterious virus in 2003, a new chapter in his life began. Paralyzed from the chest down, the …
Jacob Nicholasadded this to House design & Architecture · August 15Architecture Architecture for the Blind: Intelligent and Inclusive Spaces for the Blind Userarchdaily.com - by María Francisca González The design of spaces for people with visual disabilities is an important issue when it comes to talking about accessibility. Architects who adopt the …
Fine Homebuildingadded this to Fine Homebuilding · August 14Home Building Out of the Boxfinehomebuilding.com - By Kiley Jacques Johnny Grey revamps the concepts that drive conventional kitchen design. “The kitchen is the only room left where we really talk to each other. And …
Footwear Newsadded this to Footwear News · August 13Disability How Major Retailers Like Zappos and Kohl’s Are Making Fashion More AccessibleFootwear News - Samantha McDonald Five years ago, a customer called Zappos asking if she could exchange a pair of shoes. She explained that they were for her grandson, who had autism …
ArchDailyadded this to ArchDaily · August 13Architecture Avanti-Avanti Studio: "Design for All, the Start of the Creative Process is Through Individual Diversity"archdaily.com - by Paula Pintos Avanti-Avanti Studio is a design studio dedicated to the development of creative communication strategies, particularly specialized in “Design for …
Fresh Fieldadded this to WELCOME TO MY HOUSE · August 11Home Ownership Understanding Universal Designhouzz.com There’s a common misconception that universal design is just about making spaces handicapped-accessible or elderly-occupant-friendly. In reality, the …
Forbesadded this to Most Popular · August 9Aging Universal Design: A Growing Trend When Building A Forever HomeForbes - Sheri KoonesThis home in Sonoma, CA was designed and built with a steel frame and modular construction by Connect Homes for a women who wanted to age in place. It has many Universal Design features. Photo courtesy
Anuradha Somanadded this to Inspirations · August 9Wheelchairs Articles about wheelchair accessible adaptive reuse project london ondwell - DwellA Baltimore father builds a house with accessibility in mind—and finds a new calling in the process. After a tragic motorcycle accident, a couple renovate their home to meet new needs, while also launching
Global Newsadded this to Global News · August 8Habitats Habitat for Humanity Peterborough launching 41-unit residential projectGlobal News - By Greg Davis Habitat for Humanity Peterborough and Kawartha Region will be launching its first multi-residential project for a 41-unit building. Announced …
ArchDailyadded this to ArchDaily · August 8Accessibility ArchDaily Topics - August: Accessibilityarchdaily.com - by Niall Patrick Walsh In architectural spheres, “accessibility” is often directed at the end-user, and the imperative act of designing spaces, buildings, and entire cities …
SXSWedu close iconsxswedu.com - www.sxswedu.com SXSW EDU leverages PanelPicker to give the community a significant voice in the programming at the event. PanelPicker is a two-step online process. …
Optometry Q&A: Robin Spinksaop.org.uk - by Selina Powell Can you tell me about what your role at Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) involves? I work as senior innovation and technology …
Forbesadded this to Technology · August 3Students Questioning The 'Have Money, Get Test-Taking Accommodations' ScandalForbes - Colin SealeAs despicable as taking advantage of laws meant to protect people with disabilities may be, it may be even worse to overreact to this news in a way that further disadvantages students who truly need support.
NBC News · July 31Students How classrooms use data and technology to support studentsNBC NewsHow classrooms are moving to the 21st century and creating learning environments to support all students’ unique needs. What does it take to create learning environments where all students’ unique needs
Yacov Fischzangadded this to Material Design · July 31Material Design Google opens 2019 nominations for fifth Material Design Awards9to5Google - Abner LiNow in its fifth edition, Google is taking nominations for the 2019 Material Design Awards. There are four categories with self-nominations again accepted, with the company looking for “best-in-class from
KKevin K H Chanadded this to Mis C. · August 3Accessibility Designing Accessible Experiences at Scaleadobe.com - Andi Galpern When I was a kid I traveled quite a bit with my family. In our hotel room, my sister would ask me to lower the volume on the TV so she could fall …
MobileSyrupadded this to MobileSyrup · July 30Material Design Google begins accepting nominations for the 5th Material Design Awardsmobilesyrup.com - Qian Bao Google is now taking nominations to find “best-in-class” apps using Material Design for the 2019 Material Design Awards. Google Design is hosting the …
Accessibility 8 steps to inclusive web design | Creative Bloqcreativebloq.com - Daniel Schwarz Accessibility is a human right, and in some countries, the law. In fact, 2018 saw a huge increase in web accessibility lawsuits. Now designers are …
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoWeb Design Unlock your universibility - UX Collectiveuxdesign.cc - I’m a product designer with a focus on inclusive design and strengthening the relationship between design thinking and business goals. Currently @ Overstock.com Accessibility — these days it sounds like a buzz word. That may be true, but it also has become an obligation for designers to think of their designs …
Vogue Paris (FR)added this to Joaillerie · July 26Jewelry Why the Dior Mimioui ring achieved iconic statusVogue Paris (FR) - Vogue Paris Some pieces of jewelry are meant for the most special occasions. This collection of rings come in universal designs or more daring ones, with symbols …
Libraries Supporting all students with digital tools | American Libraries Magazineamericanlibrariesmagazine.org Michelle Easley writes: “Universal Design for Learning is a way of thinking about teaching and learning that gives all students equal opportunity to …
LLeeadded this to IA, UX, UI · 5dDigital Design Four mindsets that help ensure you’re designing for diverse audiences | Inside Design Bloginvisionapp.com It’s easy to pay lip service to the ideal of inclusive design, but what happens when designers actually sit down to create, how can we work better, …
Bret Biørnstadadded this to Ripples: All Things Learning · July 28Students Beyond Differentiationwonderexplorelearn.com A few years ago, I ended the school year teaching kindergarten and moved to a second grade classroom for the following year. I was eager to expand my …
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoDisability Nicole Ofiesh, PhD | Schwab Learning Center (SLC)stanford.edu - slc.stanford.edu Nicole Ofiesh, Ph.D. is a cognitive behavioral scientist with expertise in learning disorders and attention. She intersects this knowledge with an …
Property (UK) MHCLG set to toughen up on inclusivity and wildlifepropertyreporter.co.uk - Warren Lewis The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced that planning guidance is set to be toughened to address segregation in …
Madison, WI Madison Development Corporation breaks ground for new 44-unit affordable housing buildingchannel3000.com - #printStr($author.authorFirstName) #printStr($author.authorLastName) MADISON, Wis. - In an effort to create more affordable housing in Madison, United Way of Dane County partnered with Madison Development Corporation …
The Conversation USadded this to SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY US · July 18Hearing Aids Better design could make mobile devices easier for seniors to usetheconversation.com - Edward Henry Steinfeld A loud “bing” sounded as we drove onto the highway access ramp. I didn’t see a message on our car’s screen. Was it my phone or my wife’s? Was it a …
