Access + Ability
From: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
By: Gregory Gestner

Over 70 innovative designs developed in the last decade for and with people
with disabilities reflect the changing emphasis on what a person can do if
given the opportunity. From low-tech products that assist with daily routines
to the newest technologies, design is augmenting the potential for people to
access the world in ways previously unimaginable.

Providing a major platform for the growing movement toward accessibility and
inclusive design, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum presents products,
projects and services developed by and with people with disabilities -
physical, cognitive and sensory - that expand their ability to lead
independent lives and engage more fully in the world. On view Dec 15th, 2017
through Sep 3rd, 2018, the "Access+Ability" exhibition features more than 70
works, from adaptive clothing and eating implements that assist with daily
routines to apps and "smart" technologies that aid in social interactions and
navigating the environment. Cooper Hewitt is committed to accessibility in
its broadest sense, with exhibitions.

Source:
https://www.cooperhewitt.org/events/current-exhibitions/upcoming-exhibitions

Press Release: Cooper Hewitt Presents “Access+Ability” Featuring More Than 70 Inclusive Designs
https://www.cooperhewitt.org/2017/11/27/cooper-hewitt-presents-accessability-featuring-more-than-70-inclusive-designs