It was nearly 30 years ago that the Americans With Disabilities Act established its accessibility guidelines to protect the rights of people with disabilities. Accessible design has grown up a lot ...
Accessibility used to mean compliance. An installed grab bar, an added ramp, a resized font. But meeting physical standards is only half the challenge. The other half, the part that truly changes ...
Accessibility should not be a grudging afterthought. With planning, it can lead to elegant, beautiful, and engaging art. Alice Sheppard, a multiracial Black woman with coffee-colored skin and short ...
When it comes to accessibility in games, the first aspect people always look for is an options menu. From customizing controls, adjusting subtitle size, or even activating varying colorblind filters, ...
Through my company's work in digital product design, I've observed “It’s an edge case,” has been an excuse for some product creators to discount designing for the 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. who have a ...
As a lifelong advocate for disability rights and inclusion, I’ve intimately observed how considerate urban design can forge vibrant cities where everyone belongs. While federal legislation like the ...
Navigating building codes can feel like an endless research project, especially when it comes to accessibility standards. Whether you're designing multifamily apartment buildings, senior living ...
There’s a 68-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis sitting on her couch in rural Kansas, trying to research a medication her doctor just prescribed. Her internet connection is spotty, her joints ...
Game accessibility and inclusive design represent critical facets in the evolution of digital gaming. These fields aim to dismantle barriers, ensuring that games are playable by individuals with ...