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You sports fans may have heard that the FIFA World Cup is coming to Seattle in 2026— and today is the draw! We’re proud to share that one of our team members has joined the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the Seattle FIFA World Cup 26 local organizing committee.
A photograph of a user testing OneCourt’s tactile broadcasting device. The accompanying visual feed of a basketball game plays on a laptop nearby.
December 5, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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In memory of beloved disability rights activist and writer Alice Wong, we’ve selected her memoir “Year of the Tiger: An Activist’s Life” for this month’s #StudioPacificaBookClub selection. Featured in this carousel are some quotes that most stood out to our team.
White text on an orange background reads, “When something can’t be fixed, then the question is what can we build instead?” Words by Alice Wong, Disability Rights Advocate and Writer. White text on an teal background reads, “The many identities you hold and your lived experiences are not in conflict with each other; they make you sharp, whole, and extraordinary.” Words by Alice Wong, Disability Rights Advocate and Writer. White text on an orange background reads, “Good shit takes time. Extend time, bend time, crip time.” Words by Alice Wong, Disability Rights Advocate and Writer. White text on an orange background reads, “Adaptation is care work. Adaptation is survival. Adaptation is a negotiation between the past and the present. Adaptation is a science and art. Adaptation pushes boundaries and creates new futures.” Words by Alice Wong, Disability Rights Advocate and Writer.
December 2, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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In the penultimate edition of “Top 10 Significant Changes to the ICC A117.1-2017 Accessibility Standard,” we’re looking at a new exception for operable parts.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Thank you to our project partners Runberg Architecture Group for inviting us to Mercy Housing Northwest ’s Power of Home event last week! #MHNWPOH25 #PowerOfHome
A photograph of Studio Pacifica team members smiling at the event. A purple table tent reads, “Power of Home Fundraiser 2025. Join the Conversation. #MHNWPOH25”
October 9, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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In honor of “Week Without Driving,” we’re highlighting the book “When Driving Is Not An Option: Steering Away from Car Dependency,” authored by our friend, colleague, and disability rights advocate, Anna Zivarts.
Karen’s hand holds up the book “When Driving Is Not An Option: Steering Away from Car Dependency” by Anna Zivarts against a colorful quilt backdrop.
October 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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As Disability Pride month comes to a close, we're sharing our updated letter board which honors the mantra of the Gang of 19, whose protests for accessible public transit played a role in igniting the disability rights movement.
A black letter board with white letters reads, "We Will Ride" A photo by Glen Martin shows several protestors lying in front of a transit bus. Photo credit: Glen Martin/The Denver Post via Getty Images
July 31, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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In this week’s edition of “Top 10 Significant Changes to the ICC A117.1-2017 Accessibility Standard,” we’re taking a closer look at updates to passing space.
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July 31, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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In the 7th installment of “Top 10 Significant Changes to the ICC A117.1-2017 Accessibility Standard,” we’re highlighting clear widths at 90-degree turns.
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July 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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In honor of Disability Pride Month and the 35th Anniversary of the ADA, this month's #StudioPacificaBookClub recommendation comes from our marketing coordinator, K Wheeler: “A Disability History of the United States” by Kim E. Nielsen. (For more recommendations, find us on @TheStoryGraph.com.)
Karen’s hand holds up the book “A Disability History of the United States” by Kim E. Nielsen against a colorful quilt backdrop.
July 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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(1/4) We are just over halfway through Disability Pride Month and today, we’d like to share a little bit about the Disability Pride flag.
Set against a faded black background, a band of five differently colored stripes cross diagonally from the top left to the bottom right. In order from (relative) left to right, the stripes are red, yellow, white, blue, green.
July 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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(1/5) Aaand we’re back for the second half of our “Top 10 Significant Changes to the ICC A117.1-2017 Accessibility Standard!” This week, we’re highlighting clear widths at 180-degree turns.
July 1, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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As we make our way through our Top 10 Significant Changes series, we're reminded of these wise words from our office manager and on-site reviewer, Joyce Wheeler. #OverheardStudioPacifica
White words on an orange background read a quote from Joyce Wheeler, “Sometimes it's easy to get caught up in the numbers in the code and forget about the intent. It's important to look at the big picture and the problems that you want to solve."
June 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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(1/4) In week five of our “Top 10 Significant Changes to the ICC A117.1-2017 Accessibility Standard" series, we’re highlighting the updates to the clear width requirements of accessible routes.
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June 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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(1/3) Happy June! We're back with another installation of #StudioPacificaBookClub. This month's recommendation—Sara Nović's "True Biz"—comes from Karen.
June 2, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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(1/4) In this week’s edition of “Top 10 Significant Changes to the ICC A117.1 Accessibility Standard,” we’re looking at the second update related to turning spaces.
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May 30, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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We loved partnering with Olson Kundig on the @burkemuseum.bsky.social‬ to support the museum's mission to welcome all. Did you notice the seamlessly integrated knee space? This allows visitors who use wheeled mobility devices to roll right up to the exhibits. #AccessibleDesignIsJustGoodDesign
A photograph takes a wide view of the museum’s interior. A photograph depicts a wheelchair user appreciating an exhibit. A photograph depicts a wheelchair user appreciating an exhibit. A photograph takes a wide view of the museum’s interior.
May 29, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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(1/4) In this week’s edition of “Top 10 Significant Changes to the ICC A117.1 Accessibility Standard,” we’re looking at the first of two updates related to turning spaces.
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May 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Karen had the pleasure of presenting at the Washington Recreation & Parks Association 2025 Conference with Brice Maryman and Amanda Bailey of MxM Landscape Architecture.

Their session explored how parks departments can create more inclusive communications, environments, outreach, and programs.
A photograph of Amanda, Karen, and Brice smiling.
May 21, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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(1/3) Up next in our weekly series “Top 10 Significant Changes to the ICC A117.1 Accessibility Standard” pertains to a building block element: clear floor space.
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May 16, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Highlighting a recent project today! The Mount Vernon Library Commons.

It is amazing what becomes possible when the design team prioritizes accessibility from the onset— and our project partners at @hkparchitects.bsky.social embedded it in every step of their process.

📸 Leslie Schwartz Photography
Photo of the front desk at Mount Vernon Library Commons Photo of flexible seating with room for a wheelchair and cane detection at interactive displays Photo of the lower transaction counters and generous circulation space Photo of work surfaces at multiple heights
May 15, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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(1/2) First up is a simple but meaningful update to the defined terms of what buildings are defined as existing.

Of course, we would always encourage adhering to—or surpassing—the most accessible criteria.

#SPTop10Changes #DecodingCode
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May 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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We're excited to kick off a weekly series where we take a closer look at—what we deem to be—the Top 10 Significant Changes to the ICC A117.1-2017 Accessibility Standard.

Stay tuned for the first installation! In the meantime, swipe for a preview of what's to come.

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Grey text on a white background reads, "Top 10 Significant Changes to the ICC A117.1-2017 Accessibility Standard." Grey text on a white background reads, "1. 107.5 Defined Terms Existing Building + Existing Facility, 2. 305.3 Size of Clear Floor Space, 3. 304.3.1 Circular Turning Space, 4. 304.3.2 T-Shaped Turning Space, 5. 403.5 Clear Width of Accessible Routes, 6. 403.5.2 Clear Width at 180 Degree Turn, 7. 403.5.3 Clear Width at 90 Degree Turn, 8. 403.5.4 Passing Space, 9. 309.1 Operable Parts, 10. 604.9.5 Toe Clearance at Wheelchair Accessible Toilet Compartment."
May 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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This month, our #StudioPacificaBookClub recommendation is “Against Technoableism: Rethinking Who Needs Improvement” by Ashley Shew (@ashleyshoo.bsky.social).

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A hand holds up this month’s book recommendation against a handmade quilt. White text on a teal background reads a quote from Ashley Shew, “Technoableism is a belief in the power of technology that considers the elimination of disability a good thing, something we should strive for. It’s a classic form of ableism—bias against disabled people, bias in favor of nondisabled ways of life. Technoableism is the use of technologies to reassert those biases, often under the guise of empowerment.”
February 4, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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You know it’s gotta be good when your on-site review team comes back with a video demonstrating a winning accessibility feature.

From our on-site reviewer, “I just had to share this video of the windows installed at the Mount Vernon Library. Check out how little effort is needed to open them!”
February 3, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Overheard in the office recently...
These insights from Studio Pacifica accessibility specialist Shelton Ensley feel evergreen as we set intentions for the year ahead.

#OverheardStudioPacifica
White words on an orange background read a quote from Shelton Ensley, “Exposure to different ways of life and living is the most valuable thing we can give each other. Seeing the world in a way you hadn’t before is critical to our growth and who we are—and that’s true with art, travel, accessibility, with everything.”
January 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM