Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steven covers accessibility and assistive technologies. Some six months later, earlier this month I connected with Starbucks’ head ...

Diverse group of friends cleanup a park during a charity event. They are standing with their arms around one another. As awareness of diverse working styles grows, designing workplaces that ...

As a lifelong advocate for disability rights and inclusion, I’ve intimately observed how considerate urban design can forge vibrant cities where everyone belongs. While federal legislation like the ...

Nice people are nice enough. But those who exhibit true kindness scratch at something deeper. Small talk (in small doses) is perfectly fine, but big talk builds real connections. There’s a palpable ...

The business case for inclusion and belonging is well known, and leading companies are working hard to make their cultures more welcoming to all. As workplace strategists and designers, we know that ...

Steven J. Orfield's firm, Orfield Laboratories (OL), has spent 50 years in architectural design, research, and testing, dedicated to the premise that what matters in design is the end user, because ...

Design elements that consider a diverse population of users make lives better. When it comes to wayfinding, some factors will remain consistent—including accessibility and legibility. At Page, our ...

Neuro-inclusive environments aim to accommodate the full spectrum of neurodiversity, ensuring environments are accessible and supportive, delivering significant value for building users, owners, and ...

Cities are more than concrete and steel — they are the environments where people live, work, and connect. The way we design shared spaces profoundly impacts social interaction, economic resilience, ...