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fromwww.archdaily.com
12 hours ago

Montijo Municipal Gallery's Garden / Ricardo Bak Gordon + Rui Mendes Arquitectura

The introduction of a lift into the 19th century Montijo Municipal Gallery was pivotal, transforming accessibility and leading to the creation of an integrated 80 m² garden, enhancing public engagement.
Renovation
#technology
Apple
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

Your iPhone is getting these useful features with iOS 26 - including a big AI one

Apple is enhancing accessibility across its ecosystem with new features like the Magnifier for Mac and Accessibility Nutrition Labels.
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago
Mobile UX

Uber's senior accounts, with larger typeface and fewer buttons, are now widely available

fromZDNET
8 hours ago
Gadgets

I love this wireless remote for more productive workouts, plus it's 20% off

Apple
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

Your iPhone is getting these useful features with iOS 26 - including a big AI one

Apple is enhancing accessibility across its ecosystem with new features like the Magnifier for Mac and Accessibility Nutrition Labels.
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago
Mobile UX

Uber's senior accounts, with larger typeface and fewer buttons, are now widely available

fromZDNET
8 hours ago
Gadgets

I love this wireless remote for more productive workouts, plus it's 20% off

#london
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.mercurynews.com
16 hours ago

Dear Abby: I'm angry that my supermarket has this new rule

The grocery store's decision to limit entry and exit points, while likely aimed at increasing impulse purchases, is proving to be a major inconvenience for loyal customers.
Relationships
fromIslands
1 day ago

This Genius Map Of 'Neu York' Helps Neurodivergent Visitors Navigate The Sights And Sounds Of The Big Apple - Islands

New York City can be the perfect place for neurodivergent visitors and residents alike, primarily thanks to its straightforward, say what you mean culture.
New York City
#urban-development
#web-development
#education
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago
Women in technology

Getting to know you: Dr Rashmi Mantri, Founder Director, British Youth International College (BYITC) Supermaths

fromBusline News
1 week ago
NYC parents

From Prevost: Coach Atlantic Makes Dreams Come True For Young Jacob And His Many Friends - Busline News

fromZDNET
3 days ago
Education

Using AI saves teachers 'six weeks per year,' Gallup poll finds - but at what cost?

fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago
Women in technology

Getting to know you: Dr Rashmi Mantri, Founder Director, British Youth International College (BYITC) Supermaths

fromBusline News
1 week ago
NYC parents

From Prevost: Coach Atlantic Makes Dreams Come True For Young Jacob And His Many Friends - Busline News

fromZDNET
3 days ago
Education

Using AI saves teachers 'six weeks per year,' Gallup poll finds - but at what cost?

fromSun Sentinel
4 days ago

Sensory-Inclusive Season starts on stages managed by the Broward Center

"We believe that the magic of live music, theater and other captivating performances should be accessible to everyone," Jan Goodheart, vice president of external affairs at the Broward Center, said.
Miami food
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Amazing for blind people': app helps cricket fan find way around Lord's

Waymap, the company behind the app-based navigation tool, claims the 31,000-capacity cricket stadium is the world's first sports arena to be fitted with a personal GPS.
Wearables
#user-experience
Apple
fromReverttosaved
3 weeks ago

Liquid Glass: Apple vs accessibility | Revert to Saved: A blog about design, gaming and technology

Apple's new software design compromises user clarity for aesthetics, raising usability concerns.
The company remains reactive rather than proactive about accessibility issues.
UX design
fromMedium
1 month ago

UX and inclusive design: Help me understand!

Inclusive design is a mindset focused on empathy and understanding diverse user needs.
Apple
fromReverttosaved
3 weeks ago

Liquid Glass: Apple vs accessibility | Revert to Saved: A blog about design, gaming and technology

Apple's new software design compromises user clarity for aesthetics, raising usability concerns.
The company remains reactive rather than proactive about accessibility issues.
UX design
fromMedium
1 month ago

UX and inclusive design: Help me understand!

Inclusive design is a mindset focused on empathy and understanding diverse user needs.
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Your jump from Windows 10 to Linux gets easier with KDE Plasma 6.4

KDE Plasma 6.4 greatly enhances accessibility with improved features like keyboard navigation and screen reader support, further solidifying its reputation as a customizable, user-friendly desktop.
Apple
#vibe-coding
fromHackernoon
3 weeks ago
Online Community Development

AI Coding Assistants in 2025: My Experience with Lovable, Bolt, and the Future of Programming | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
3 weeks ago
Online Community Development

AI Coding Assistants in 2025: My Experience with Lovable, Bolt, and the Future of Programming | HackerNoon

#cupertino
#art-basel
fromwww.bxtimes.com
1 week ago

MTA begins major accessibility upgrades at three Bronx Metro-North stations Bronx Times

Both Williams Bridge and Woodlawn stations will receive four new elevators each, along with significant structural upgrades to improve accessibility and service quality.
Brooklyn
fromSmashing Magazine
1 week ago

Meet Accessible UX Research, A Brand-New Smashing Book - Smashing Magazine

UX research can take so much of the guesswork out of the design process! But it's easy to forget just how different people are and how their needs and preferences can vary. We can't predict the needs of every user, but we shouldn't expect different people using the product in roughly the same way.
Mobile UX
#social-issues
#mobility
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

NAHB encourages practical' renovations for aging in place

NAHB has released strategies for aging-in-place home modifications, focusing on accessibility improvements in accident-prone areas like kitchens and bathrooms.
Renovation
fromCreative Bloq
1 week ago

Dear Google Maps, stop sending me down literal blind alleys

Google Maps does not prioritize safety in routing options, disregarding personal safety when suggesting routes through poorly lit or isolated areas, especially at night.
Alternative transportation
#innovation
Wearables
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

I tested smart glasses with built-in hearing aids for a week, and didn't want to take them off

The FDA's approval of OTC hearing aids is leading to innovative products like Nuance Audio glasses, combining vision and hearing solutions.
UX design
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Design for the edges

Designing for accessibility can greatly enhance everyday life quality.
Innovations for disabilities often benefit everyone, not just those with specific needs.
Wearables
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

I tested smart glasses with built-in hearing aids for a week, and didn't want to take them off

The FDA's approval of OTC hearing aids is leading to innovative products like Nuance Audio glasses, combining vision and hearing solutions.
UX design
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Design for the edges

Designing for accessibility can greatly enhance everyday life quality.
Innovations for disabilities often benefit everyone, not just those with specific needs.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 weeks ago

Barbie collaborates with German interior brand for aethetic collection - Yanko Design

The Barbie x HEWI collection showcases a fusion of playful aesthetics with functional design, aiming to bring Barbie's iconic style to modern interiors across various spaces.
Design
#chinatown
#video-games
fromMedium
2 weeks ago

Apple's "liquid glass" isn't just an accessibility blunder-it's an environmental one too

Apple's latest 'liquid glass' design, though visually appealing, raises significant environmental concerns due to increased GPU energy consumption without functional benefits.
UX design
#public-safety
#disability-advocacy
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

PATH train is offering 50% discounts to riders with disabilities. Here's how to apply.

fromGothamist
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

PATH train is offering 50% discounts to riders with disabilities. Here's how to apply.

#public-transportation
fromBusline News
2 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

Frontrunner Bus Group Celebrates Milestone: 1,000th Low-Floor Minibus Hits The Road - Busline News

fromBusline News
2 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

Frontrunner Bus Group Celebrates Milestone: 1,000th Low-Floor Minibus Hits The Road - Busline News

fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Miami airport is offering help for travelers with impaired vision. How it works

"Miami is such an incredible gateway, not only into the U.S. but into the rest of the world," said Rebecca Rosenberg, CEO of ReBokeh Vision Technologies.
Miami food
UX design
fromLogRocket Blog
2 weeks ago

If your research isn't inclusive, neither is your design - LogRocket Blog

Inclusive design begins with understanding users, not just creating designs.
Inclusivity should be integrated early in the design process for effectiveness and cost efficiency.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Peers criticise 9.6m House of Lords front door

"The work at Peers' Entrance is an important project as part of our commitment to ensure the safety and security of everyone on the Parliamentary estate..."
UK politics
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Wikipedia pauses AI-generated summaries pilot after editors protest | TechCrunch

Wikipedia halted its AI summarization trial due to editor concerns over credibility and accuracy.
#san-francisco
#public-transport
Apple
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Google rolls out Android 16 to Pixel phones, unveils AI-powered edit suggestion for Google Photos | TechCrunch

Android 16 enhances user experience with new features like group chat, improved security, and AI suggestions, making it a landmark update for Google.
Google's Android 16 update emphasizes customization, security, and usability with innovative features such as RCS group chat and enhanced AI editing tools.
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

World's tallest woman forced to pay for SIX plane seats when she flies

Rumeysa Gelgi, the world's tallest woman at 7ft 0.7in, must pay for six plane seats because of her condition, which requires her to travel on a stretcher.
Travel
#design-innovation
fromOpen Culture
3 weeks ago
Writing

How the BIC Cristal Ballpoint Pen Became the Most Successful Product in History

The BIC Cristal pen is recognized as one of the most successful products, embodying effective design and accessibility in writing tools.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 weeks ago
UX design

Open Source One-Handed Keyboard Blends QWERTY and Mouse for True Accessibility - Yanko Design

HTX Studio's One-handed Keyboard enhances accessibility with a complete QWERTY layout and built-in trackball, making single-handed operation feasible.
Writing
fromOpen Culture
3 weeks ago

How the BIC Cristal Ballpoint Pen Became the Most Successful Product in History

The BIC Cristal pen is recognized as one of the most successful products, embodying effective design and accessibility in writing tools.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
3 weeks ago

9 Essential Guides To Level Up Your L&D Tech Stack And Drive Business Growth

Emphasizing accessibility is key in eLearning to ensure all learners engage fully.
AI and video-based learning are transforming corporate training experiences.
Organizations must focus on choosing the right Learning Management System to enhance learning.
Effective client onboarding is critical for customer retention.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Brussels celebrates art deco's mass-produced objects for the middle class

Art deco made art accessible to middle-class consumers, breaking elitist barriers.
fromWGB
3 weeks ago

Lies of P: Overture DLC Now Available Follow Surprise Release

Lies of P: Overture, the prequel DLC, was surprise-released today at the Summer Game Fest, offering 15-20 hours of new content and extensive gameplay enhancements.
Video games
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

London's weekly railway news

No second entrance for Woolwich's Elizabeth Line station under new towers has raised community concerns, highlighting potential impacts on accessibility and transport efficiency.
London food
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

NYC taxis reach historic milestone as 50% of fleet now wheelchair accessible

NYC's taxi fleet has achieved 50% wheelchair accessibility, marking a significant milestone in transportation inclusivity.
The transition to wheelchair accessible taxis followed a decade-long effort and legal advocacy for accessibility.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

We took my 90-year-old grandparents on a cruise. I learned 6 important lessons for traveling with older relatives.

Cruising with my grandparents on a massive ship meant prioritizing their needs, slowing down, and utilizing accessibility services to improve our overall experience.
Travel
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Psychological Liberation Through AI

AI promotes eudaimonic well-being, enhancing psychological growth and self-actualization.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theresident.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Online bookies: an entertainment method for the new age

Online sportsbooks greatly enhance accessibility, allowing users to place bets on various sports and events without leaving home, unlike traditional land-based bookies.
Online marketing
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Uber adds a new type of account with a simpler UI for the elderly | TechCrunch

Uber introduces Senior Accounts to simplify the app experience for older users.
Mobile UX
fromSmashing Magazine
3 weeks ago

Smashing Animations Part 4: Optimising SVGs - Smashing Magazine

Keeping things simple is key to making SVGs that are optimised and ready to animate. Tools like Adobe Illustrator convert bitmap images to vectors, but the output often contains too many extraneous groups, layers, and masks. Instead, I start cleaning in Sketch, work from a reference image, and use the Pen tool to create paths.
Graphic design
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