Free Webinar: Inclusive Design vs. Universal Design vs. Accessibility

printouts of data services mockups posted on wall showing user tasks.

What’s the difference between inclusive design, universal design, and accessibility? And what do these terms share in common?

Find out at the free live webinar on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 when Deque Systems hosts a virtual panel of of experts who will discuss the similarities and differences of the three terms.

The webinars are helpful for anyone who:

  • Manages web projects
  • Designs or develops websites or web applications
  • Wants to learn how accessibility, universal design, and inclusive design affect user experience.

Continue reading Free Webinar: Inclusive Design vs. Universal Design vs. Accessibility

Free Webinar: Universal Design with Accessibility in Mind

Team members discussing design decisions from plans written on paper.

It’s been a while since I’ve promoted webinars from the the User Experience Professionals Association International (UXPA).

If you didn’t know, I was an officer for our local Michigan chapter of UXPA for several years.

And I didn’t want to miss sharing an upcoming webinar that combines two of my interests: accessibility and user experience. Continue reading Free Webinar: Universal Design with Accessibility in Mind

Architecture & Accessibility

sweeping waves of silver metal form the galleries of the Zentrum Paul Klee museum

The history of the wheelchair dates back to 300 BC in China, where records show wheelbarrow type furniture was used to assist people with disabilities.

It wasn’t until the 1970’s that the ramped curb became widespread in the United States.

Getting there wasn’t easy. Continue reading Architecture & Accessibility