Health Facilities
Access Board Proposes Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment
Comments Due on June 8, 2012
The U.S. Access Board has released for comment accessibility standards for medical diagnostic equipment. The proposed standards address access to equipment including examination tables and chairs, weight scales, mammography equipment and other equipment used for diagnostic purposes.
Graves: Why hospital rooms don't work
American architect Michael Graves has turned his attention to designing elements for health care facilities. After an infection left Graves paralyzed, his stays in various hospitals and rehab centers taught him that poor design is more than just ugly; it can drastically hinder one's mobility and independence.
When Hand-waving Makes for Good Scientific Discussion
When sign language interpreters, like Maureen Wagner, have to translate technical secientific lectures, like those given at the American Association for the Advancement of Sciece, they face many challenges.
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Access Living
This project is an office building that models the intersection of universal and green design on an infill site in the River North neighborhood of Chicago. More +
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Ed Roberts Campus - The Essence of Universal Design
Ed Roberts Campus is a universally designed campus that brings disability services together into one building. More +
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National ADA Symposium 2012 - Orlando
When: March 12 - 14, 2012
Where: Caribe Royale, Orlando, FL
Take advantage of the opportunity to tailor your training experience. Multiple tracks of educational sessions are offered to help you deal with the specific challenges posed to your entity by these updated standards and regulations. MORE +
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