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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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As product designers and developers, we pride ourselves in using our best creativity and ingenuity to build better products. But “better” by whose standards? For example, if the latest kitchen gadgets ...

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 ...

This week, to mark the 34 th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The Center for Higher Education Policy and Practice (CHEPP) at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) released ...

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 ...