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Architecture students collaborating with headshot of Richard Sternadori
We are thrilled to invite you to a timely webinar, one day before the 34th anniversary of the passage of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Building on the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the ADA extended civil rights protections to people with disabilities by adding design standards…
Julia Cassim
"Julia and the amazing, inspirational, fearless contribution she made, touched the professional and personal lives of so many people.  (Her family) should be very proud of her legacy. Her contribution was enormous. It was also unique. Julia was a very special person. Her work will live on.   As…
two women presenting besides a giant monitor at Boston Design Week
We are thrilled to share that our Boston Design Week programming is now available on YouTube. Dive into a series of insightful presentations and discussions that highlight the forefront of Inclusive Design and innovation.  Telling Stories of Yesterday and Today While Designing for the Future:…
Nature Design and Health: Explorations of a Landscape Architect by David Kamp book cover
We are thrilled to invite you to an exceptional webinar hosted by the Institute for Human Centered Design. Join us for "Nature, Design, and Health: Explorations of a Landscape Architect," a compelling presentation by the esteemed David Kamp, FASLA. David Kamp, founding principal of Dirtworks…
copy of redacted documentation from the Mass. Justice Department’s Sexual Harassment in Housing Initiative
The Justice Department obtains a $3.8 million award against the owner of Steps to Solutions for sexual harassment violations, offering insight into the severity of housing-related misconduct and the consequences faced by perpetrators. This landmark verdict sends a powerful message, emphasizing…
Built Without Barriers: Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2024 Online Accessibility Event flyer
Today, May 16, 2024, marks the 13th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD). GAAD encourages everyone to talk, think, and learn about digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities. Its mission is to integrate accessibility into technology and digital product development as a core…
IHCD booth on Exhibition floor of American Alliance of Museums conference 2024
We are thrilled to announce that we will be exhibiting at AAM's 2024 Annual Meeting & Museum Expo. As advocates for Inclusive Design, IHCD is dedicated to creating accessible environments that empower and engage all individuals. Visit us at Booth No. 4607 to meet some of our team and discuss…
blue and red copy on a white background read, "Boston Center for Independent Living 50 Years in A Virtual Conversation. Wins, Lessons & What's Next for Independent Living
This event commemorates a half-century of groundbreaking advocacy with the Boston Community for Independent Living's (BCIL) 50th Anniversary celebration. Since its inception, BCIL has spearheaded efforts for equal access to healthcare, affordable housing, transportation, employment, education, and…
Collage of IHCD Webcast presenters and architects Chris Downey (left) and Deepak K.C (right)
Our February webcast, "Designing Inclusively, Educating Globally with Architects" featuring visionary architects Chris Downey (U.S.A.) and Deepak K.C. (Nepal) is now available on YouTube. Gain insights from Chris's transformative journey as "the Blind Architect" and Deepak's diplomatic initiatives…
white text reads Stop Talking Stop Drafting above an elder man with olive-skin long white mustache and Nepali topi. The Help Age International logo in the lower right corner
A UN Convention on the rights of older people is essential to safeguarding the well-being and dignity of societies as we age.  The initiative offers a comprehensive framework to address challenges like healthcare, social protection, and elder abuse while fostering inclusivity. Efforts towards this…