Work technologies and environments still adapting for people with disabilities
By Justine Frostad
12/14/10
People with disabilities face many obstacles when it comes to getting employed. Technology and office design can help or hinder people with disabilities. The Americans With Disabilities Act makes it illegal to discriminate again people with disabilities in the workplace, but career opportunities are still limited. There are organizations who are working to break down these barriers.
The Boston Center for Independent Living is fighting for equal opportunities for those with disabilities and helping those people live independent lives. The Institute for Human Centered Design is another organization working for change. IHCD works to promote design concepts that are accessible and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of ability.
In this video, people from both organizations discuss the importance of technologies and environments that promote promising career paths for people with disabilities.
Working Technology and Environments from Justine Frostad on Vimeo.
This makes everything so completely pailnses.