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Emerging considerations in inclusive design

BD+C

At Page, our design philosophy encourages planners to go beyond these typical notions to provide unique, more inclusive environments. This civil rights law prohibits discrimination based on disability and requires all businesses to have ADA Compliant Wayfinding signs. Alternatives to braille may lean into the senses of smell and sound.

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Representation Matters in Construction: New Media Library Amplifies Industry Diversity 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Many people can relate to feeling unwelcome in an environment when they don’t see themselves represented. These feelings stem from recognizing that this environment may not be open or accessible.? ? . How Visual Representation Can Help Address Construction’s?Talent Simply put, representation matters. Talent Shortage .

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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize

Pro Builder

The California Dream for All Shared Appreciation Loan is one of those programs and its unique design reflects the State of California’s desire to assist underserved communities who have faced historical housing discrimination leading to disproportionately low homeownership numbers.