Children Gift Ideas for the Visually Impaired and Blind

Children Gift Ideas for the Visually Impaired and Blind

Children Gift Ideas for the Visually Impaired and Blind Have you ever wanted to get a gift for someone who’s blind or visually impaired, and you weren’t quite sure what to give them? Today I’ll be sharing with you 20 gift ideas for children who 

Recommended Books on Accessibility Design, Inclusive Design, and Universal Design

Recommended Books on Accessibility Design, Inclusive Design, and Universal Design

Recommended Books on Accessibility Design, Inclusive Design, and Universal Design When I first started graduate school and I wanted to learn more accessibility there really wasn’t a lot of literature out there. Since then there have been a couple of great books that have come 

How to Design For Color Blindness

How to Design For Color Blindness

How to Design for Color Blindness How can we be inclusive of those with color blindness? Now most of us have heard of colorblindness or even know someone who has it. Or we’ve seen tests roaming around the internet with a large circle with a 

What is Inclusive Design?

What is Inclusive Design?

What is Inclusive Design? Some of you probably have heard of the term inclusive design, because it’s been around for a while. But what exactly is it and how is it different from universal design and accessibility design? Inclusive design is a design methodology that 

How to Improve Sidewalks to Help Those with Disabilities

How to Improve Sidewalks to Help Those with Disabilities

How Inaccessible Sidewalks are Not Acceptable I have been taking daily walks for the last several months especially during the stay at home period. It is my way of getting out of the house and still social distancing. Because I have been on walks a 

3 Design Approaches Used to Keep Disabilities in Mind: Universal Design, Inclusive Design, and Accessibility

3 Design Approaches Used to Keep Disabilities in Mind: Universal Design, Inclusive Design, and Accessibility

3 Design Approaches Used to Keep Disabilities in Mind: Universal Design, Inclusive Design, and Accessibility I’m going to go over three different design methods or approaches that designers can use to help them determine if a design will work for someone with a disability. Think 

Who Should Learn Braille? And Why?

Who Should Learn Braille? And Why?

Who Should Learn Braille? And Why? Who should learn Braille? Have you ever thought Braille would take a long time to learn? It does take some time and dedication to fully be literate in Braille. It can also be challenging to read it with your 

What is Universal Design?

What is Universal Design?

What is Universal Design? Today we will answer the question: What is universal design? I’ll tell you about the seven principles of universal design, and share a good amount of examples of Universal Design. This term was first coined by Robert Mace, who’s an architect, 

Things You Should Not Say to Someone Who is Blind or Visually Impaired

Things You Should Not Say to Someone Who is Blind or Visually Impaired

Things You Should Not Say to Someone Who is Blind or Visually Impaired Are you not quite sure to how to interact with someone who has a visual impairment? Well, you have come to the right place! This post is all about things that you