@IHCDesign

We are driven to advancing the role of #design in expanding opportunity and experience for all ages and abilities.

 Boston, MA
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Joined October 2011
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Everyday Boston, a non-profit who shares our headquarters, focuses on storytelling and spreading kindness in this stressful time. Their tradition of making and giving Valentines to strangers went from 1,000 cards to 11,000 cards this year! wgbh.org/culture/2025-02-11/…

‘Love Your Wicked Awesome Neighbor’ brings valentines to people all across Boston

Everyday Boston will distribute over 11,000 valentines across the city this year.

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Join us for a webinar on disability and architecture with Aimi Hamraie and Jos Boys on Thursday, February 20 at 12pm EST. RSVP through Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/e/disability-… Email [email protected] with any questions or concerns! #Disability #design
Headshot of Aimi Hamraie (light-skinned person with short, curly hair, wearing rectangular glasses and a blue dress shirt with a plaid blazer) and Jos Boys (light-skinned person with short, straight, black and white hair wearing a black shirt)

ALT Headshot of Aimi Hamraie (light-skinned person with short, curly hair, wearing rectangular glasses and a blue dress shirt with a plaid blazer) and Jos Boys (light-skinned person with short, straight, black and white hair wearing a black shirt)

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Great news! Latest update on Hunters Point branch of the Queens Public Library becoming more accessible queenseagle.com/all/2025/1/1… #accessibility #design

Justice Department orders Queens Public Library to make LIC branch accessible — Queens Daily Eagle

The Hunters Point branch of the Queens Public Library will be getting a host of accessibility fixes after they were ordered to do so following a court settlement.

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Join us for a webinar on universal design in the Nordic region with Camilla Ryhl! RSVP through Eventbrite using the link below to access the Zoom link. Please email us at [email protected] with any questions or concerns. eventbrite.com/e/universal-d…
This event graphic features a headshot of Camilla Ryhl smiling. She has straight, should-length brown hair and is wearing a gray long-sleeve shirt. To the right of her headshot is a photo of a curved gray industrial-style staircase.

ALT This event graphic features a headshot of Camilla Ryhl smiling. She has straight, should-length brown hair and is wearing a gray long-sleeve shirt. To the right of her headshot is a photo of a curved gray industrial-style staircase.

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DOT Adopts Access Board’s Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines into Enforceable Standards access-board.gov/news/2024/1…

U.S. Access Board

The U.S. Access Board is a federal agency that promotes equality for people with disabilities through leadership in accessible design and the development of accessibility guidelines and standards for...

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IHCD hosted a US State Department delegation through World Boston on Monday, December 16th. Visitors were Mrs. Sosthene Marylene Blanche Yambele, Mr. Agnou Dieudonne, Mrs. Mack Ella Delphine from the Central African Republic.
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Join us on Tuesday, December 10 at 12pm EST for a webinar with Sylvain Denoncin on multisensory wayfinding at the Paris 2024 Olympics! RSVP on Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/e/designing-m… #design #accessibility #Inclusion #Paris2024 #olympics
This event graphic features a headshot of Sylvain Deconin smiling. He has short brown hair and is wearing rectangular glasses and a blue collared shirt. To the right of his photo is a photo of a woman and man smiling at each other while engaging with a multisensory wayfinding map. On the left of this image is a woman with a white cane touching the tactile parts of the map with her hands. She has straight brown hair below shoulder level and is wearing a red and white spotted dress. The man to her right is also touching the map and holding papers between his fingers. He is wearing a brown beret and a navy blue full-zip jacket.

ALT This event graphic features a headshot of Sylvain Deconin smiling. He has short brown hair and is wearing rectangular glasses and a blue collared shirt. To the right of his photo is a photo of a woman and man smiling at each other while engaging with a multisensory wayfinding map. On the left of this image is a woman with a white cane touching the tactile parts of the map with her hands. She has straight brown hair below shoulder level and is wearing a red and white spotted dress. The man to her right is also touching the map and holding papers between his fingers. He is wearing a brown beret and a navy blue full-zip jacket.

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The world's most livable city is also the 2025 winner of the Access City Award from the EU! ec.europa.eu/newsroom/empl/n…
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December 3rd is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Join us in making Inclusive Design in physical, information, communication, policy and attitudinal environments a core civil and human right. It’s time for a sense of urgency.
This image is IHCD's statement on the International Day of Disabilities. For the full text, please visit our Instagram @iHumanCenteredDesign

ALT This image is IHCD's statement on the International Day of Disabilities. For the full text, please visit our Instagram @iHumanCenteredDesign

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Join us TODAY from 12pm - 2pm EST for an inspiring webinar with David Kamp, exploring his innovative design philosophy in "Nature, Design, and Health." Register here: rb.gy/1kb7t1 #Webinar #LandscapeArchitecture #DesignForAll

Nature, Design, and Health: Explorations of a Landscape Architect

Join us for "Nature Design and Health: Explorations of a Landscape Architect," a compelling presentation by the esteemed David Kamp, FASLA.

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RSVP for our free webinar tomorrow, June 6, from 12p to 2p EST on "Nature, Design, and Health" with the esteemed, David Kamp: rb.gy/1kb7t1 #Webinar #LandscapeArchitecture #DesignForAll
A wheelchair user exploring Evans Restorative Garden.

ALT A wheelchair user exploring Evans Restorative Garden.

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You're invited to our next webinar, "Nature, Design, and Health: Explorations of a Landscape Architect," with David Kamp on June 6th. He'll share his design philosophy & career insights, promoting environmental health and community vitality. RSVP via eventbrite.com/e/nature-desi…

Nature, Design, and Health: Explorations of a Landscape Architect

Join us for "Nature Design and Health: Explorations of a Landscape Architect," a compelling presentation by the esteemed David Kamp, FASLA.

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The Justice Department secures a $3.8 million award against a Massachusetts sober home owner for sexual harassment, emphasizing zero tolerance for abuse of power in housing. justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/justi… #FairHousingRights #ADA #JusticeforAll
redacted documentation from landmark Massachusetts Sober Homes Sexual Harassment Case

ALT redacted documentation from landmark Massachusetts Sober Homes Sexual Harassment Case

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Thanks to all who visited our booth at AAM Annual Meeting & Museum Expo this weekend. Our 2024 Exhibit Documents are available for download on our website: humancentereddesign.org/news…
IHCD exhibiting at AAM's 2024 Annual Meeting & Museum Expo

ALT IHCD exhibiting at AAM's 2024 Annual Meeting & Museum Expo

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We’re in Baltimore at the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) conference today and tomorrow. Visit us at Booth No. 4607 to meet our team and discuss strategies to enhance museum experiences and ensure accessibility for a diverse audience. humancentereddesign.org/inde…
IHCD staff at the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) conference 2024 conference

ALT IHCD staff at the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) conference 2024 conference

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Today, May 16th, marks the 13th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD), dedicated to promoting digital access & inclusion for people with disabilities. GAAD aims to integrate accessibility into technology & digital product development. Learn more at accessibility.day
Built Without Barriers: Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2024 Online Accessibility Event - Association of Southeastern Research Libraries

ALT Built Without Barriers: Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2024 Online Accessibility Event - Association of Southeastern Research Libraries

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Every day, we should continue to make and remake the world a more inclusive place. In honor of #GAAD, we've compiled empowering narratives from individuals with disabilities, spanning from battling ableism and injustice to discovering joy and purpose. apple.co/GAADBooks
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It's Global Accessibility Awareness Day! Adding descriptive transcripts to videos helps Deafblind people and others who process information through text. Share this tip. Happy #GAAD! #Accessibility #a11y 1/6
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Last week the @AccessBoard convened in Los Angeles to assess accessibility in the entertainment industry. Meetings with industry representatives explored challenges & solutions for authentic casting, workplace accessibility, and AI for audio descriptions.
The Access Board meets with creatives, casting directors, and studio, network, and streamer representatives to discuss the state of accessibility in the entertainment industry.

ALT The Access Board meets with creatives, casting directors, and studio, network, and streamer representatives to discuss the state of accessibility in the entertainment industry.

Access Board Members and staff, and Netflix staff pose in the lobby of Netflix's Los Angeles office.

ALT Access Board Members and staff, and Netflix staff pose in the lobby of Netflix's Los Angeles office.

Access Board Members and staff pose in the lobby of Nickelodeon's Burbank studio.

ALT Access Board Members and staff pose in the lobby of Nickelodeon's Burbank studio.

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