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Enhancing Accessibility: The Role of Assistive Technology in Built Environment

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Envisage a world where you go to a lush and spacious park with a soothing pleasant atmosphere and here you see people with very different backgrounds enjoying this fabulous park. In this place you can hear different languages, see people from different ethnicities, smell the clean air with the freshness of flowers, observe the homeless […]

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From FOMO to Front Row: How Inclusion Avatars are Revolutionizing Accessibility

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Author- Adarsh Ajaikumar, Anubha Singhal, Peter Gibson The electricity crackles in the air. Laughter erupts from a family reunion. A presentation you’ve been prepping for months is about to begin. You can practically feel the energy, the anticipation. But then a familiar knot tightens in your stomach. The venue—steps, narrow doorways, or simply no accessible

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Universal Design: Why Every Architect Needs to Be on Board

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Author- Anubha Singhal Imagine a world where everyone can move freely and confidently through their environment, regardless of age, ability, or circumstance. This is the power of Universal Design (UD). UD goes beyond just ramps and accessible bathrooms; it’s a philosophy of creating spaces that are usable by everyone, to the greatest extent possible. From

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India’s Stairway to Heaven: A Hilarious (and Slightly Exaggerated) Look at Accessibility Hurdles

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Author- Peter Gibson Imagine navigating the vibrant tapestry of India, from bustling government offices to ancient temples, from modern schools to charming heritage sites. Sounds enchanting, doesn’t it? But for many people with disabilities, this enchanting landscape can morph into a Bollywood tragedy filled with impassable steps, narrow doorways, and missing handrails.   The Gatekeepers

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