As the Americans With Disabilities Act turns 33 years old this week, let’s debunk some myths that are commonly used as excuses for not making our built environment more accessible.
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When we design our streets to make them safer for people with disabilities, it also makes them safer for people, as a whole.
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You don’t have to move into a condo or apartment tower to support—and experience the benefits of—smart urban growth.
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Significant effort should be dedicated to creating more accessible built environments—because doing so benefits people of all abilities.
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Why do we see so few people with disabilities in the conceptual designs of engineers and planners? Maybe it’s because people with disabilities aren’t at the design table to begin with.
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There is incredible potential for a rebirth and renaissance in older urban neighborhoods. One great way to accelerate that renaissance: adding value through barrier-free design for people with disabilities. A new competition in Cleveland aims to showcase innovative approaches.
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