Over the past few years, several large companies have invested in developing adaptive fashion lines for people living with disabilities. However, fashion designed for people living with designed for people living with disabilities is not a new concept.
Making accessibility modifications to historic properties is often a challenging endeavor. Such modifications typically involve doing away with architectural barriers or leveling the grade of
Chicago, Illinois is a highly inclusive city, continually ranking in the top ten for accessible living and recognized by organizations such as the Christopher &
The United States has an impressive track record in the Paralympics, having won over 500 gold medals since the first Games in 1960. This year,
The term “bariatric” was first used in 1977, and it is defined as, “relating to or specializing in the treatment of obesity.” Today, this term
Queen’s Hall Theatre in Trinidad and Tobago has been pushing for community growth since it opened its doors in 1959. Since that time, the theatre
Although the University of West Florida’s (UWF) modest total student enrollment of less than 13,000 makes it relatively small, its impact is unquestionable. In addition
At Ascension, we’re thrilled that our wheelchair lifts increase school accessibility and enable thousands of students and staff with the ability to get to class and campus facilities safely every day. Ascension wheelchair lifts works with some of the largest school districts in the nation and a few years ago,
At Ascension, our mission is to foster inclusivity through accessibility in the built environment. To further our goal, we recently partnered with the University of Arizona’s College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture (CAPLA) to help support the next generation of architects build more accessible structures. We spoke with Teresa
What about architecture for the hearing impaired? Gallaudet University began the DeafSpace Institute to promote architecture for the deaf.
Over the past few years, several large companies have invested in developing adaptive fashion lines for people living with disabilities. However, fashion designed for people living with designed for people living with disabilities is not a new concept.
Regardless of their situation, it’s common for home owners to worry about damaging their home’s resale value when making accessible renovations. However, making informed, practical, and architecturally sound home accessibility modifications can actually increase a home’s value, in addition to its comfort and usability. The Trick to Increasing Home Value
Users, installers, general contractors, facility owners and managers – everyone needs something different from an accessibility option, and options are what Ascension wheelchair lifts are designed to provide.
The Cost of Independent Living For those living with disabilities that affects their mobility, or for those growing older, living independently isn’t always easy. Stairs are a near Sisyphean challenge, ramps or inclines pose an exhausting struggle, and even entering or exiting a home can prove a chore.
Ensuring Event Access in the Theater and Convention Industries Theaters, convention centers, and performing arts venues across the globe rely on Ascension wheelchair lifts to provide ADA-compliant event access for both front and back-of-house applications. Whether it’s getting actors and personnel up on the stage, or providing events access, Ascension