Ability & Diversity

This research strand involves people with a diverse range of abilities, working across the physical, sensory and cognitive ranges that we all can experience at different stages of our life Rather than just addressing functional disability, the projects aim to build on people's remaining capabilities, addressing individual need as well as aspiration. Understanding neuro-diversity is an emerging area that is increasingly important within this theme.

2012

Green Spaces: environments and activiies for adults with autism Research Associates: Chris McGinley and Katie Gaudion. Research partner: The Kingwood Trust, Supported by: The Monument Trust and Being. More on previous years here: 2011 and 2010
Sight Line: better streetworks for all Research Associate: Ross Atkin. Research partner: Royal London Society for Blind People. More on first year here: 2010
Feather and toothbrush Katie Gaudion: RCA Textiles. This is an exploratory research project that investigates research the role of tactile sensory processing for people with neurological conditions. Supported by: Royal College of Art Research Development Fund

2011

Better Care Homes: designing for different and changing abilities Visiting Research Associat:e Ying Jiang and Senior Associate: Gregor Timlin. Research partner: Bupa
Loud and Clear: making hearing care inclusive Research Associate: Tom Stables. Research patrner: Oticon
Sensory Preferences: housing design for adults with autism Research Associates: Katie Gaudion and Andrew Brand. Research partner: The Kingwood Trust. More on the first year 2010 here

2010

Design and Dementia: improving the care home environment for people with dementia Research Associates: Gregor Timlin and Nic Rysenbry.Research partner: Bupa. More on the first year 2009 here
Living in the Community: housing design for adults with autism Research Associate: Andy Brand. Research partner: Kingwood
Sight Line: designing better navigation for public spaces Research Associate: Ross Atkin. Research partner: CABE

2009

Eating, Design and Dementia: improving dining in care homes Research Associate: Gregor Timlin. Research partner: BUPA

2008

Enlightened: domestic lighting inspired by people with low vision Research Associate: Chris McGinley> Research partner: Thomas Pocklington Trust. More on the first year of this project 2007 here
The sound of North: wayfinding for visually impaired people Research Associate: David Sweeney. Research partner: Audi Design Foundation

2007

Enlightened: lighting for people with sight loss Research Associate: Chris McGinley. Research partner: Thomas Pocklington Trust

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