Universal design
Emergency preparedness is an accessibility issue – and we’re getting it wrong
After more than ten years working in accessibility, I’ve learned that it’s not just what’s written in an emergency plan that matters – it’s whether the plan actually works for everyone. As a Certified Accessibility Professional under the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Program (RHFAC), I’ve led built environment audits… Read More about “Emergency preparedness is an accessibility issue – and we’re getting it wrong”
Designing for all: The importance of Universal Design in the built environment
Living in a world not designed for you Imagine a world designed exclusively for children. As an adult, you’d find yourself constantly adapting—banging your knees on tables, bumping your head on everything, and tripping down stairs too small for your feet. Handrails would be too low, and every action would… Read More about “Designing for all: The importance of Universal Design in the built environment”