The principles of Universal Design can be applied to urban environments to make public spaces usable and inviting. Urban designers apply a variety of tools...
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While many organizations try to be welcoming and inclusive, too often they lack the institutional knowledge needed to plan events and meetings that are accessible...
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People need public places to gather—indoors and out. Age Friendly Seattle supports parks and other green spaces, safe streets, sidewalks, outdoor seating, and accessible buildings...
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Seattle hosted the Special Olympics USA Games the first of July. The mission of the USA Games is to "showcase the abilities of athletes with...
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The Northwest Universal Design Council (NWUDC) invites you to attend a forum on "Designing for Special Populations" on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 (9:30–11:30 a.m.) in...
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As part of the regional Age-Friendly Discussion Groups initiated this spring by AARP Washington, King County Library System, and Aging and Disability Services, Age Friendly...
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I grew up in a small Midwest town in the 60s and enjoyed daily interaction with older adults—relatives, neighbors, church members, shopkeepers. My paternal grandparents...
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The causes of and solutions to King County's housing crisis continue to be researched, discussed, and debated. As only one example, a new report produced...
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For years I have posted this cartoon on my refrigerator. It was sent to me by a cousin long ago, and I have no idea...
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It's been quite a year for Age Friendly Seattle! We launched last March, with passage of a joint resolution from the Mayor and Seattle City...
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It's a fitness center with no monthly dues, open 24/7 and welcome to all. The recently unveiled fitness zone at Georgetown Playfield in Seattle is...
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On the heels of a Lancet Public Health study that found an 18 year difference in life expectancy for men, and 14 year difference for...
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Most of us don't like to think about aging. Speaking broadly for my Generation X, Millennials, and those coming up behind us, we are aware...
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The City of Seattle's Human Services Department (HSD) is piloting an Innovation Fund of $225,000 to test new ideas that focus on results and racial...
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Marthalee Galeota, access and disability program manager for the Starbucks Coffee Company, is the featured speaker at a special event hosted by the Northwest Universal...
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When the World Health Organization established its Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities in 2010, it recognized eight domains of livability—community features that impact...
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The Northwest Universal Design Council (NWUDC) invites you to attend a special presentation by Marthalee Galeota, access and disability program manager for the Starbucks Coffee...
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What makes a home or commercial building "visitable?" A level entry is one thing but how do you get there in the first place? How...
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Aging and Disability Services director Maureen Linehan and AARP Washington state director Doug Shadel talk with New Day Northwest host Margaret Larson Two Puget Sound...
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Last month, the ADS Advisory Council sent a message to Senator Patty Murray—the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should be amended to require hearing loop...
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When we think about our sidewalks and street crossings getting us where we want or need to be, presumably we would all like those routes...
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