IDEA Center

Webinar 11/23: understanding transportation barriers for diverse individuals with disabilities and older adults ow.ly/90rR50GQ4Wm

#goalsofuniversaldesign: Body Fit: Accommodating a wide range of body sizes and abilities. Receive your FREE access to a handout, and a nano presentation on the Goals of Universal Design. IT’S FREE! tinyurl.com/3fpckm7k #InclusiveDesign #UDEverywhere #DesignForAll #Inclusion

Announcement: @AccessBoard Holds Fourth Session of Public Forum on Inclusive Design of Autonomous Vehicles (AV) A recording of the session and copies of the presentations are available on the Board’s AV webpage. Click the following link for more: access-board.gov/av/

“Just because you’re putting content on someone else’s social network, doesn’t mean it’s automatically accessible, or that it’s their responsibility to make it accessible — sorry, it’s still yours.” #accessibility #inclusiveDesign blog.prototypr.io/9-ways-to-make…

Discussing home maintenance & usability as the seasons change isn't often considered in #universaldesign. We discuss climate considerations for designing & building #UD homes + why these features are essential for increased independence & quality of life. udp.ngo/39LSp22

New podcast episode! Meaghan Walls shares her UD and Me story about what inspired her to pursue the design of inclusive communities and spaces. udp.ngo/2KFnICI

Our own, Edward Steinfeld, is quoted in a recent article about the increased need for more accessible and inclusive housing in the latest edition of the @APA_Planning Magazine. tinyurl.com/yys9zpgn #accessibility #UniversalDesign #inclusivedesign #disability @NARICInfo

This field study, an effort led by our doctoral student Jimin Choi, explores the usability of two newer wheelchair securement systems installed in fixed-route, large accessible transit vehicles in Buffalo, NY. #accessibility #transportation tinyurl.com/yy93kv8w @NARICInfo

We recognize the challenges that people who live with invisible disabilities face daily, and we are committed to designing environments that are inclusive and welcoming for all, including those whose challenges are not visible at first sight. #InvisibleDisabilitiesWeek

#SKERI engineer Brandon Biggs uses new technologies to bring audio-based accessibility to daily life. His COVID map tool makes audio-accessible maps and helps visually impaired individuals plan safe and independent travel during these unprecedented times. #BlindnessAwarenessMonth

Dr. Clive D’Souza of the @UMich gives some of the most succinct advice from our “AVs for All” webinar on inclusive design: focus on the process. Watch our entire webinar, featuring top accessibility designers and researchers, here: bit.ly/3kR2LSb

Many of our projects seek to improve the built environment in order to enhance the overall experience of older adults in communities and in their own lives. tinyurl.com/y46rtpvm #universaldesign #inclusivedesign #udeverywhere @NARICInfo @AARPNY @AARP

We've talked about making telework work for everyone. It's past time to make remote learning support all learners. marketplace.org/shows/marketpl…

The value of inclusive design buff.ly/2DAEaRc

How Designing Accessible Curriculum For All Can Help Make Online Learning More Equitable. Educators who want to make online learning more engaging and accessible are exploring the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. kqed.org/mindshift/5620…

Our Assistant Director, Danise Levine is featured on @WBFO. She discussed the newly opened @HamptonByHilton hotel in Amherst, NY. This @UnilandDevCo project is first in the country to achieve isUD certification. news.wbfo.org/post/inclusive… @NARICInfo @AIANational #universaldesign

This is amazing -- thank you for the feature and for all of the support. buff.ly/39wVWRi

We asked our Director, Edward Steinfeld, to offer some reflections on the importance of the ADA on its 30th Anniversary. tinyurl.com/yyrazlt6 #ADA30 #ThanksToTheADA #ADA #universaldesign #inclusivedesign @UBCommunity @NARICInfo @ADANational @ADASymposium

We're thrilled to introduce you to our talented graduate assistant, Gurkiran. Gurkiran is a Mechanical Engineer student currently pursuing her Masters of Science in Sustainable Transportation and Logistics at UB. Learn more about her: tinyurl.com/y4ylovjc @UBCommunity