IDEA Center

Dedicated to making environments and products more usable, safer and healthier in response to the needs of an increasingly diverse population.

[National Rehabilitation Information Center NARIC @NARICInfo]

Webinar 11/23: understanding transportation barriers for diverse individuals with disabilities and older adults https://t.co/tRcVv5qqpE

[IDEA Center @IDeA_Center]

#goalsofuniversaldesign:
Body Fit: Accommodating a wide range of body sizes and abilities. Receive your FREE access to a handout, and a nano presentation on the Goals of Universal Design. IT’S FREE! https://t.co/fo0jb5Lexx #InclusiveDesign #UDEverywhere #DesignForAll #Inclusion

[Pacific ADA Center @PacificADACtr]

Announcement: @AccessBoard Holds Fourth Session of Public Forum on Inclusive Design of Autonomous Vehicles (AV)

A recording of the session and copies of the presentations are available on the Board’s AV webpage. Click the following link for more: https://t.co/lKx9qYMSZX

[The Barriers Online – Digital Accessibility Blog @BarriersOnline]

“Just because you’re putting content on someone else’s social network, doesn’t mean it’s automatically accessible, or that it’s their responsibility to make it accessible — sorry, it’s still yours.”

#accessibility #inclusiveDesign
https://t.co/T8UIAoB0B9

[The UD Project @theUDproject]

Discussing home maintenance & usability as the seasons change isn't often considered in #universaldesign. We discuss climate considerations for designing & building #UD homes + why these features are essential for increased independence & quality of life. https://t.co/HNx55zU3IC

[The UD Project @theUDproject]

New podcast episode! Meaghan Walls shares her UD and Me story about what inspired her to pursue the design of inclusive communities and spaces. https://t.co/2rWtK8KOLk

[IDEA Center @IDeA_Center]

Our own, Edward Steinfeld, is quoted in a recent article about the increased need for more accessible and inclusive housing in the latest edition of the @APA_Planning Magazine. https://t.co/mQVAc9LyCi #accessibility #UniversalDesign #inclusivedesign #disability @NARICInfo

[IDEA Center @IDeA_Center]

This field study, an effort led by our doctoral student Jimin Choi, explores the usability of two newer wheelchair securement systems installed in fixed-route, large accessible transit vehicles in Buffalo, NY. #accessibility #transportation https://t.co/0KlhdxPntX @NARICInfo

[IDEA Center @IDeA_Center]

We recognize the challenges that people who live with invisible disabilities face daily, and we are committed to designing environments that are inclusive and welcoming for all, including those whose challenges are not visible at first sight. #InvisibleDisabilitiesWeek

[Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute @SKERIResearch]

#SKERI engineer Brandon Biggs uses new technologies to bring audio-based accessibility to daily life. His COVID map tool makes audio-accessible maps and helps visually impaired individuals plan safe and independent travel during these unprecedented times. #BlindnessAwarenessMonth

[Partners for Automated Vehicle Education @PAVECampaign]

Dr. Clive D’Souza of the @UMich gives some of the most succinct advice from our “AVs for All” webinar on inclusive design: focus on the process. Watch our entire webinar, featuring top accessibility designers and researchers, here: https://t.co/xescYiCsdv

[IDEA Center @IDeA_Center]

Many of our projects seek to improve the built environment in order to enhance the overall experience of older adults in communities and in their own lives. https://t.co/2tL6iSDlNN #universaldesign #inclusivedesign #udeverywhere @NARICInfo @AARPNY @AARP

[National Rehabilitation Information Center NARIC @NARICInfo]

We've talked about making telework work for everyone. It's past time to make remote learning support all learners. https://t.co/ojmJHXJF89

[UX Collective @uxdesigncc]

The value of inclusive design https://t.co/5woxwNPr65

[Accessibility in the News @A11yNews]

How Designing Accessible Curriculum For All Can Help Make Online Learning More Equitable. Educators who want to make online learning more engaging and accessible are exploring the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework.

https://t.co/vhZX99x9rU

[IDEA Center @IDeA_Center]

Our Assistant Director, Danise Levine is featured on @WBFO. She discussed the newly opened @HamptonByHilton hotel in Amherst, NY. This @UnilandDevCo project is first in the country to achieve isUD certification.
https://t.co/c7CiGVpiG5 @NARICInfo @AIANational #universaldesign

[Judy Heumann Legacy @judithheumann]

This is amazing -- thank you for the feature and for all of the support.
https://t.co/NENMWBcYvv

[IDEA Center @IDeA_Center]

We asked our Director, Edward Steinfeld, to offer some reflections on the importance of the ADA on its 30th Anniversary. https://t.co/S0etftreFe #ADA30 #ThanksToTheADA #ADA #universaldesign #inclusivedesign @UBCommunity @NARICInfo @ADANational @ADASymposium

[IDEA Center @IDeA_Center]

We're thrilled to introduce you to our talented graduate assistant, Gurkiran. Gurkiran is a Mechanical Engineer student currently pursuing her Masters of Science in Sustainable Transportation and Logistics at UB. Learn more about her: https://t.co/1o8GsgPfFn @UBCommunity