Inclusive design is not only good for people – it’s good for business. Research shows it spurs innovation, resulting in products and services in demand by the broadest possible audience, and workplaces that attract and retain a broad base of talent—including the historically under-leveraged pool of talent represented by people with disabilities.
In search of design guidance that centers accessibility and inclusion for built environments, The Access Coalition launched in October 2024. The Coalition has now grown to seven companies.
The objective of the coalition is to create an open-source framework that builds on the strong foundation of the ADA, centered on five principles: human centered design, co-creation, transparency, research & evidence based, and a holistic systems approach to creating an accessible experience.
The long-term vision of the Coalition is to innovate through inclusive design to include all people in retail and infrastructure experiences and create spaces that reflect the needs of diverse populations.
The mission of the Coalition is to help retailers and others create inclusive spaces that welcome everyone by building co-authored frameworks, sharing open-source solutions, and proving the business case for accessibility.
Interested in learning more after reading? Reach out to the Coalition's Senior Advisor, Kim Knackstedt (knackstedt@unlockaccess.org) to set up a call and join us in this work!
Company Details
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- Industry
- Retail
- NAICS
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Retail TradeMotor Vehicle and Parts DealersSporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book StoresGeneral Merchandise StoresMiscellaneous Store RetailersNonstore RetailersProfessional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant WholesalersMiscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant WholesalersMiscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant WholesalersOther Motor Vehicle DealersAutomotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire StoresSporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument StoresDepartment StoresGeneral Merchandise Stores, including Warehouse Clubs and SupercentersOther Miscellaneous Store RetailersVending Machine OperatorsDirect Selling EstablishmentsRecreational Vehicle DealersMotorcycle, Boat, and Other Motor Vehicle DealersAutomotive Parts and Accessories StoresTire DealersSporting Goods StoresHobby, Toy, and Game StoresSewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods StoresPet and Pet Supplies StoresArt DealersManufactured (Mobile) Home DealersAll Other Miscellaneous Store RetailersFuel DealersOther Direct Selling EstablishmentsBoat DealersMotorcycle, ATV, and All Other Motor Vehicle DealersMusical Instrument and Supplies StoresWarehouse Clubs and SupercentersAll Other General Merchandise StoresTobacco StoresAll Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores)
- Competitors
- RQI Partners, LLC, Emotion Dysregulation in Autism, Bunch CareSolutions (now Conduent Workers Compensation Services), Engagious, Skillbridge Solutions, American Association of People with Disabilities, Story Merchant, The Centre for Disability Studies at the University of Iceland, Deep Algorithm, FourPoints Collective.
The Access Coalition Questions
The Access Coalition's website is https://www.aapd.com/inclusive-retail-spaces-coalition/
The Access Coalition's LinkedIn profile is https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-access-coalition
The Access Coalition's industry is
Retail
The Access Coalition's top competitors are
Rqi Partners, Llc,
Emotion Dysregulation In Autism,
Bunch Caresolutions (Now Conduent Workers Compensation Services),
Engagious,
Skillbridge Solutions,
American Association Of People With Disabilities,
Story Merchant,
The Centre For Disability Studies At The University Of Iceland,
Deep Algorithm,
Fourpoints Collective.
The Access Coalition's categories are Retail
The Access Coalition's founding year is 2024
