Earlier this year, we joined SeattleFWC26’s AAC members at a Seattle Reign game. As a bonus, the OneCourt team demoed their tactile broadcasting device. Through haptic feedback, the user can track the action on the field through their fingertips.
Thanks again to SeatleFWC26 and to OneCourt!

If you have a favorite quote (whether one we’ve selected or different), we’d love to hear it.

As always, click the link in bio to see more reading recommendations (including other titles by Alice) or find us on @TheStoryGraph.com.

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Though we do not advocate for less accessible conditions, we love to share the “why." This 9 square foot maximum is informed by the reach range from a wheelchair. When designing spaces with counters, having an understanding of these ergonomics can strengthen the design and overall usability.

An update unto itself, exceptions that previously were found in other locations of the standard have been added to Section 309. In addition to the existing exceptions, there are two new ones. Here, we’re focusing on the exception which addresses outlets located in corners at spaces with countertops.

We’re proud to be part of making that difference with Mercy Housing and our project partners and to support their work in our community.

The residents’ stories underscored the profound impact that the stability of home can have. We’ve found adding the layer of accessibility only enhances that impact. When we can minimize daily frictions in the built environment, it allows residents to spend that energy on living a full life.

“Week Without Driving” challenges drivers to take a week off and experience transit through the lens of someone who might not have a driver’s license or access to a car. Could you do it?

To learn more, visit weekwithoutdriving.org and pick up the book from your local library or bookstore.

One-third of people living in the United States don’t have a driver’s license. Zivarts urges readers to “shift from a worldview where the system is centered on people who drive to one that is centered on people who need to get somewhere and who deserve a variety of options.”

“Week Without Driving” challenges drivers to take a week off and experience transit through the lens of someone who might not have a driver’s license or access to a car. Could you do it?

To learn more, visit weekwithoutdriving.org and pick up the book from your library or local bookstore.

One-third of people living in the United States don’t have a driver’s license. Zivarts urges readers to “shift from a worldview where the system is centered on people who drive to one that is centered on people who need to get somewhere and who deserve a variety of options.”

... or head to PBS to stream an episode of the Colorado Experience dedicated to the Gang of 19's influence on the ADA Movement. www.history.com/this-day-in-...

To learn more about the Gang of 19, visit Denver Public Library's website... history.denverlibrary.org/news/denver/...

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It remains that in both new and existing buildings and facilities, it remains that an accessible route with a clear width less than 60 inches shall provide passing spaces at intervals of 200 feet maximum. In this case, updates to the standard are driven by modifications to the T-turn options.

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The provisions for existing and facilities in Section 403.5.2.2 are requirements that were included in the 2009 edition of the standard and will not result in any changes for existing buildings.

Research indicates Option 1 serves the greatest percentage of the population, but all are deemed acceptable. (Please refer to the code for exceptions.)