The Rehabilitation Research Design and Disability Center (R₂D₂) Center has collaborated with the UBICOMP Lab at Marquette University to release the MiniTools apps to the Apple App Store. These apps are AccessRuler, AccessSlope and AccessSound, which are all part of… Read More
The year of 2020 marked the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which outlawed discrimination based on disability. In celebration of this monumental achievement, the Research Rehabilitation Disability and Design (R₂D₂) Center has released the first version of the AccessRatings for Buildings MiniTools apps, which measure the accessibility of public buildings based on noise… Read More
The AccessRatings for Buildings project consists of two primary projects: AccessPlace and AccessTools. As the project continues to evolve from its initial conception, the newest development is the creation of two exciting applications for the project. The AccessPlace application relies aims to create a public accessibility database based on consumer feedback that enables individuals with disabilities to post personalized accessibility reviews… Read More
Four Support for Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF) students have been working on two projects as a part of the larger AccessRatings for Buildings (ARB) project. AccessTools and AccessPlace are apps aimed at increasing awareness of building accessibility (e.g., accessible bathrooms)… Read More
Support for Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF) students have been working on two projects as a part of the larger AccessRatings for Buildings (ARB) project. AccessTools and AccessPlace are apps aimed at increasing awareness of building accessibility (e.g., accessible bathrooms) in… Read More