Jazmine was a thoughtful and curious student who worked hard to earn good grades at her San Francisco Bay Area public high school in hopes of attending college. “Being blind meant that it took me ...

For someone who is neurodivergent (for example, ADHD, autism, sensory processing sensitivity, or anxiety), an office can ...

When it comes to leadership, empathy isn’t the magic bullet for creating a better workplace. Yes, we can strive to relate to our colleagues, but it’s still impossible to fully grasp others’ lived ...

In everyday life, we’re surrounded by items and facilities that people have designed for us. While many of these things and places are suitable for able-bodied, neurotypical people, others may not ...

Inclusive design helps companies increase revenue, reduce costs, improve resilience, and build trust. An effective business case speaks to all four of these benefit categories but emphasizes the ...

Nice people are nice enough. But those who exhibit true kindness scratch at something deeper. Small talk (in small doses) is perfectly fine, but big talk builds real connections. There’s a palpable ...

When thinking about inclusive architecture, an event comes to mind. Speaking at a 1984 dinner honouring the Indian architect Charles Corea, the then Prince of Wales, set out a damning critique of ...

I want to see a world in which every person feels included and valued, just as they are. I think in many ways we all want that. Each and every single one of us wants (and deserves) to feel like they ...

The world’s biggest social challenges are reflected in the way we design our spaces. Privatization of public space, lack of affordable housing, dark design and spatial segregation are just some of the ...