We help Cities plan, design and transform into #accessible and #inclusive #SmartCities—ensuring no citizen is left behind due to the rapid pace of urbanization.
Austin, TX / Worldwide
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Our mission: accessible and inclusive urban design! By integrating the perspectives of older adults, people with #disabilities, and marginalized populations, we help build #SmartCities and communities that work for everyone. 🌈🔧 #InclusionMatters #UrbanDesign #GAAD2023 #GAAD
Our work is about integrating the consciousness of people w/disabilities into #SmartCities.
💠 We support a diverse network of urban planners, architects, designers, policy makers, academics+ to ensure global urban design is #accessible and #inclusive of people w/ #disabilities.
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USDOT Issues Accessibility Guidelines for Transit Stations planetizen.com/news/2024/12/…
Understanding the experiences of people with disabilities utilizing taxi and transportation... - goo.gl/scholar/qz8ss7
Universal Design: The Essential Tool for Intergenerational Communities by @stevewright64 nar.realtor/on-common-ground…
Despite the Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan) launched in 2015, many cities are still living in the Dark Ages when it comes to #accessibility. India needs an ‘accessible city mission’ and they need it now. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…
State and Local Govts Boost Accessibility in Digital Services govtech.com/gov-experience/s…
Business Reporter - #Disability , inclusion and learning from the #Paralympics business-reporter.co.uk/resp…
The Role of AI Voice APIs in Building Accessible Smart Cities respeecher.com/blog/the-role…
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Yes. #Disabled people vote.
Yes. Our vote is increasingly powerful.
No. You will not ignore us anymore.
Thank you friends at @disabledsouth, @aapd, and @disabilitypower.
We're excited to share this powerful new ad along with our friends at @disabledsouth, @aapd, and @disabilitypower. The disability vote is huge – 61 million adults in the United States. We won't be counted out!
newdisabledsouth.org/vote
Transit agencies document equity efforts in APTA report smartcitiesdive.com/news/tra… via @smartcitiesdive
CU Denver Faculty Develop New App to Help People with Intellectual Disabilities Navigate Indoor Spaces news.ucdenver.edu/cu-denver-…
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"The 34-year-old Americans With Disabilities Act may soon — finally — give pedestrians, people in wheelchairs or parents pushing strollers true equality in the public right of way." usa.streetsblog.org/2024/09/…
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I’m excited to see @KamalaHQ seeking a #Disability Engagement Director. In the meantime, please demonstrate your commitment to #inclusivity and #accessibility by ensuring all videos across social media are captioned, alt-text for pictures too! #Kamala2024 #AccessibilityMatters
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Pet Peeve: I wish architects and other professionals would use 3-D modeling tools that more fully depict the diversity of cities, including seniors, larger people, smaller people, people with various disabilities, and so on.
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CALL-TO_ACTION: #AI #technologies are rapidly evolving and becoming more integrated into everyday life. Policymakers, developers & companies must collaborate now with the #disability community to create standards & guidelines that ensure #accessibility and disability integration.
"Steps, barriers, rails. People with limited mobility encounter many obstacles in cities. But this is expected to change in Basel, Switzerland, where 3D data is paving the way towards an inclusive city...." geoweeknews.com/news/3d-data…
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Prioritize #accessibility & #inclusivity from the beginning of planning & implementing transit services. Engage directly w/#disabled people & #disability advocacy groups to gather insights & feedback & integrate their perspectives into every aspect of your work. #ruraltransitday
Q1. What is the one piece of advice you would give to new professionals starting in the rural transit industry? #ruraltransitday
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According to Forbes Health, several U.S. cities excel in accessibility, ensuring inclusivity for all, including the 12.1% of adults with mobility disabilities.
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forbes.com/health/accessibil…
#Accessibility #InclusiveDesign
"Imagine navigating the urban landscape in a wheelchair, or with a white cane in hand, where every step outside your door is a gamble—will today's city be on your side, or will it be a labyrinth of obstacles?"
orfonline.org/expert-speak/b…