“Serving Chicago since 1980, Access Living is a nonresidential Center for Independent Living for people with all types of disabilities. Access Living programs and services promote the empowerment, independence and inclusion of people with all types of disabilities in every aspect of community life.”...
Access Living
Topics: Disability, Resources
The Sensory Trust (creating inclusive environments)
Topics: Design Resources, Resources
“The Sensory Trust promotes and implements: an inclusive approach to design and management of outdoor space; richer connections between people and place; and, equality of access for all people, regardless of age, disability or background. The Sensory Trust advises on issues, influences policy, assists professional practice, showcases good practice, organises...
Access Living
“Serving Chicago since 1980, Access Living is a nonresidential Center for Independent Living for people with all types of disabilities. Access Living programs and services promote the empowerment, independence and inclusion of people with all types of disabilities in every aspect of community life.”...
Libre De Barreras – Architectural Obstacles Finder
Topics: Accessibility, Resources
“LibresdeBarreras.es is a web page where, through the use of new technologies, everyone can check the community accessibility as well as areas with existing obstacles for peole with impairments 1. Register with LibredeBarreas.es. Individuals as well as associations can register with this web site 2 New accessible point. Obstacles will...
United States Access Board: Accessible Sidewalk Videos
Topics: Information, Video Links
“A series of videos on sidewalk accessibility previously available on DVD can now be viewed through the Board’s website. Accessible Sidewalks is a four-part video developed by the Board to illustrate issues and considerations in the design of sidewalks. The series covers access for pedestrians with mobility impairments, including those...
Donna Kelsey – Access in the home – A through the floor lift
Topics: Information, Video Links
A 4:20 minute video that demonstrates the changes made to an apartment to make it wheelchair accessible. The focus is on a through-the-floor wheelchair lift....
Dwell presents | The Bathroom Reinvented: Universal Design in Public Bathrooms
Topics: Information, Video Links
Two-part video: Smart Design in Manhattan discusses Universal Design in NYC Public Bathrooms; with Dan Formosa and Richard Whitehall. Focuses a bit more on the experience of public bathrooms than the accessibility....
The ADA Companion Guide: Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA)
Topics: Book List: Professional, Information
“Architects, interior designers, engineers, facility managers, and related building professionals will find this to be a handy guide to the latest Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG), as published by the U.S. Access Board in the Federal Registry in 2004 and subsequently updated. As this book went to press...
Abadi Accessibility News
Blog by author on ADA guidelines and compliance looking at accessibility issues....
Abadi Accessibility News
“Abadi Accessibility News is an informational blog created by Marcela Abadi Rhoads to serve the building community to educate and provide useful information about accessibilty standards in the U.S. We will post tips, clarifications and newsworthy items about the ADA, TAS , Fair Housing and other standards. Marcela owns Abadi...