Pattie Thomas, Ph.D. and Carl Wilkerson, M.B.A, a couple living with disabilities, chronicled their move to a more visitable home in an article they wrote for psychologytoday.com. Moving to an accessible home improved Pattie and Carl’s lives dramatically. Pattie can
A Home for All Reasons
Space and Empathy: Inclusive design requires the ability to see other people’s perspectives
What’s it like for a person with a disability living in a “non-visitable” community?
The lack of visitability in homes and communities contributes to an isolation that is unique to people with disabilities. Those with disabilities in the United States often have to endure humiliating situations where they must be carried up stairs, assisted
A Brief History of Legally Mandated Accessibility Standards
In the 1950’s veterans with disabilities and other advocates for people with disabilities began the barrier free movement. They campaigned for more education and employment opportunities, and increased independence for people with disabilities. The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s