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Last summer, the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics Games took place in Paris. The goal of the French Olympic Committee was to rely as much as possible on existing infrastructure. However, new sports venues and living spaces were still created to accommodate athletes from around the world and their…
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Announcing a Unique Neuroscience and Design Conversation! Discover how neuroscience-informed design can transform environments for individuals living with dementia. Join us for a compelling conversation exploring the intersection of cognitive science, architecture, and user experience at Le…
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The Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth, and Family Affairs (Bufdir) is hosting the seventh conference in a series of biennial international conferences on Universal Design, UD2024.  Universal design, inclusive design, innovation for all, and accessibility are essential concepts focused on…
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Neuroscience research makes it clear: space design can make it more likely that people will think creatively. Now, when one of the prime reasons to return to the office is to generate creative solutions to the challenging problems organizations face, it's particularly important to put to work what…
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Join us for an insightful webinar featuring Jesse Klimitz of BDP's Inclusive Design Practice, Human Space. Discover Jesse's journey into inclusive design and the origins of inclusive design at BDP. Learn how BDP's inclusive design practice was established and grew into a global service. Explore the…
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We are thrilled to invite you to a timely webinar, one day before the 34th anniversary of the passage of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Building on the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the ADA extended civil rights protections to people with disabilities by adding design standards…
Julia Cassim
"Julia and the amazing, inspirational, fearless contribution she made, touched the professional and personal lives of so many people.  (Her family) should be very proud of her legacy. Her contribution was enormous. It was also unique. Julia was a very special person. Her work will live on.   As…
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We are thrilled to share that our Boston Design Week programming is now available on YouTube. Dive into a series of insightful presentations and discussions that highlight the forefront of Inclusive Design and innovation.  Telling Stories of Yesterday and Today While Designing for the Future:…
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We are thrilled to invite you to an exceptional webinar hosted by the Institute for Human Centered Design. Join us for "Nature, Design, and Health: Explorations of a Landscape Architect," a compelling presentation by the esteemed David Kamp, FASLA. David Kamp, founding principal of Dirtworks…
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The Justice Department obtains a $3.8 million award against the owner of Steps to Solutions for sexual harassment violations, offering insight into the severity of housing-related misconduct and the consequences faced by perpetrators. This landmark verdict sends a powerful message, emphasizing…