Source: 360.steelcase.com
Always great research that is put into practice at Steelcase - will be of interest to all readers who want to understand the human factor better. JESleeth OPC Inc
More organizations focus on ergonomics to improve staff health, efficiency and the bottom line.
Source: www.biztechmagazine.com
Ergonomics is about the design of your offices; open design? Mental demands at work; physical demands; health levels of employees; how information is presented to employees on their computers or hand held devices etc. We need to stop thinking ergonomics is "about the chair" or "stretching so you don't get a sore back". It is about the entire HUMAN FACTOR and how we design for humans to ensure they are productive and minimize errors and time to work etc. Contact optimalperformance.ca to learn more.
The latest from Kyle Doherty (@kyledoherty). Designing and building @expa. Formerly @gumroad and @twitter. San Francisco (RT @lukew: Designing for specific device models becomes overwhelming. Human ergonomics (like viewing distance) help simplify.
Source: twitter.com
You see......Ergonomics is about the human factor, from head to toe. OPC Inc
New signs to make Sydney's streets more accessible to the visually impaired Cities Today The most extensive network of pedestrian braille signs in Australia will soon be rolled-out, linking the entire City of Sydney through prominent, interactive...
Source: cities-today.com
Wonderful to see Australia leading in this area. Canada....hullo, hullo.... we have disabled people in our country as well. They would love to make their way around the city to get to their jobs, social lives, sporting events, restaurants........... OPC Inc
New signs to make Sydney's streets more accessible to the visually impaired Cities Today The most extensive network of pedestrian braille signs in Australia will soon be rolled-out, linking the entire City of Sydney through prominent, interactive...
Source: cities-today.com
Wonderful to see Australia leading in this area. Canada....hullo, hullo.... we have disabled people in our country as well. They would love to make their way around the city to get to their jobs, social lives, sporting events, restaurants........... OPC Inc
Are mammograms easily accessible to women with disabilities?
Billings Gazette
Everything is, what I call, mobility accessible.” Bach, who relies on a wheelchair, serves as a disability adviser for the Montana Cancer Control Coalition.
Source: billingsgazette.com
As long as Designers of all types - Urban Planners, Transportation, Interior Design, Architects, Product Designers and Industrial Designers - do not use Human Factors Specialists in their designs, the human factor will be left out of the equation. Result? Human Error, Accidents, traffic jams, wasted time with trial and error, injuries. FORM must be equal to FUNCTION in all designs. OPC Inc since 1991
Kansas City Star
Merriam First City In Midwest To Adopt New Wheelchair-Accessible Icon
KCUR
Merriam has become the first city in the Midwest to adopt a more contemporary version of the wheelchair-accessible icon.
Source: kcur.org
Finally - I am so glad to see this in place - wish Canada and Toronto would adopt this esp with our Para and Pan American Games being held next year. OPC Inc
Natalie Taylor discusses integrating human factors and urban design in active transport #systemanalysis http://t.co/M1lzYG2g9C
Source: twitter.com
As long as Designers of all types - Urban, Planners, Transportation, Interior Design and Architects - do not use Human Factors Specialists in their designs, the human factor will be left out of the equation. Result? Human Error, Accidents, traffic jams, wasted time with trial and error, injuries. FORM must be equal to FUNCTION in all designs.
Wheely features accessible subway maps, specific directions and maps to subway elevators, and reviews on local accessible places.
Source: www.psfk.com
Toronto wake up! A city which is not accessible to all is a city who loses millions per year in lost visitors and business. OPC Inc
