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The Institute for Human Centered Design (IHCD) is thrilled to extend a warm invitation to our Boston Design Week Inclusive Design Open House, coinciding with SoWA First Friday. We will use the opportunity to kick off IHCD Learning, our expanded educational commitment, "Designing Inclusively,…
New MBTA Signage Design for Accessibility
MBTA Announces Improved Bus Stop Signage Pilot as Part of Phase 1 of Bus Network Redesign Today the MBTA announced a pilot that began yesterday, April 8, and will continue through May 3, 2024, to redesign bus stop signs in an effort to improve their accessibility and findability. The MBTA will…
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We're thrilled to announce a rewarding opportunity to join our team as an ADA Trainer/Information and Outreach Coordinator at the New England ADA Center. Are you passionate about advocating for disability rights and making a difference in people's lives? This may be the role for you. Job…
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The call for submissions for UD2024, the 7th international conference on Universal Design, is open and concludes on Sunday April 7th. The Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth, and Family Affairs (Bufdir) is delighted to welcome you to UD2024 from November 20-22, 2024, at Radisson Blu Plaza…
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Join us at the North Atlantic 2024 Regional Conference for an interactive session led by Valerie Fletcher (Executive Director, Institute for Human Centered Design), Peter Herman (Principal, Ellenzweig), and Jacob Werner (Associate Principal, Ellenzweig). Learn how Inclusive Design can…
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We invite you to our day-long open house focused on Inclusive Design on SoWa's First Friday, May 3rd. This event marks IHCD's expanded educational commitment, aiming to impart impactful insights through shared stories and lived experiences. Attendees will delve into comprehensive programming led…
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Ontario College of Art & Design (OCAD) University is proud to unveil its pioneering Black Studies Design & Art minor program, becoming the first Canadian AICAD school to offer it. Dr. Kathy Moscou, Interim Dean of the Faculty of Design, emphasizes its significance in amplifying Black…
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Renowned architect Marsha Maytum, co-founder of Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects (LMSA), passed away on February 10 at the age of 69 after bravely battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). While celebrated for her groundbreaking work in green design, Maytum's legacy extends far beyond her…
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With this webcast, IHCD introduces an expanded education commitment. We plan to roll out a mix of webcasts, podcasts, interviews, and case studies this year. We believe that sharing stories and real experience delivers the most impact. Chris Downey lost his sight completely mid-career and created…
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In recognition of the 20th anniversary of the Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture, ANFA will host a design competition honoring one of its key founding members and IHCD champion, John P. Eberhard, FAIA. The goal of the competition is to create greater interest and understanding of the…