Jordan Guide is an interior designer who makes homes livable for people with disabilities. She talks about designing a specialty kitchen, the challenges of universal design and why Baby Boomers are embracing the age-in-place trend.
Earth Day isn’t just about planting a tree. It’s a chance to remind ourselves and others about our responsibility to care for the environment for the next generation. When we talk about “green design,” such as emissions-friendly buildings, homes and cars, we’re not just talking about looking cool or doing our part. We’re actually [...]
Some people have asked me to give them a better description of assistive technology. I often hestitate to answer without informing them that sometimes, assistive technology isn’t the answer to people with disabilities’ needs and that our society should be more focused on universal design, or at least accessible technology. Now you’re even more confused, [...]
Today I had a column published in Media Post’s Marketing Daily, titled “A Costly Gamble”. I talk about how companies spend heavily on product development and marketing, but fail to consider people with disabilities who might use their products. Here’s an excerpt: “This oversight seems irresponsible: In the U.S., 54 million adults — or one in [...]
Grammy-award-winning artist Stevie Wonder presented the 2009 Vision Free awards to 19 assistive technology vendors for making products that the blind can use. One winner, National Public Radio, won for its news reading service for the blind. Apple also took home a prize for making its iTunes library "talk."
