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In a significant victory for disability health advocates, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has officially designated people with disabilities as a "health disparity population."
This designation expands access to funding and resources for research aimed at addressing the health equity…
IHCD celebrates the approval of the data equity provision in Massachusetts, a crucial move forward.
This mandate requires state agencies to collect detailed data on ethnic groups, offering a deeper insight into their unique challenges and disparities. This initiative marks a significant step in…
Discover the incredible journey of prosthetic innovation at "Bespoke Bodies: The Design & Craft of Prosthetics" exhibition, hosted at the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City.
This captivating exhibition delves into the past, present, and future of prosthetic design, showcasing…
Join us in unraveling the misconception that adaptive design can't be both aesthetically pleasing and functional.
In our latest Global Webcast, "Inclusive Fashion: Building a Holistic Ecosystem Beyond Product," educator, author, and advocate, Sinéad Burke imparts wisdom from her journey…
Mark your calendars for an inspiring evening on Thursday, September 7th at Phoenix Books in Burlington, Vermony. We are thrilled to invite you to join us in celebrating the journey of Dr. Sefakor G.M.A. Komabu-Pomeyie, a dedicated advocate for inclusivity and change.
Experience an rich reading and…
We're thrilled to announce the appointment of Olivia Mae M. Asuncion, AIA, as a Public Member to the U.S. Access Board by President Joe Biden. With a rich background in architecture and a strong commitment to inclusive design, Asuncion brings invaluable insights to the Board. Hailing from Oakland,…
This week, the U.S. Access Board has taken a monumental stride in ensuring equitable travel for pedestrians with disabilities across the nation.
“The Access Board is proud to issue these guidelines as a critical step toward equal access to the public right-of-way for people with disabilities in…
On the auspicious 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has taken a giant leap towards inclusive design. A groundbreaking new rule will now require airline lavatories on new single-aisle aircraft to be accessible for wheelchair…
In a significant stride towards inclusivity, the Biden administration unveiled groundbreaking regulations aimed at enhancing accessibility on state and local government websites and apps. The proposal, announced by the White House, underlines the need for these platforms to be more user-friendly…
Discover the power of wisdom, age, and design in The Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design upcoming event.
Join Dr. Dilip Jeste, a renowned expert on wisdom, and Colum Lowe from Design Age Institute for an insightful conversation facilitated by DAI's Carly Dickson.
What is wisdom? How does it impact us…