#inclusive — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #inclusive, aggregated by home.social.
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The UK Government Communications ‘approach to #Inclusive and #Accessible communications’.
https://www.communications.gov.uk/publication/inclusive-and-accessible-communications/
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The UK Government Communications ‘approach to #Inclusive and #Accessible communications’.
https://www.communications.gov.uk/publication/inclusive-and-accessible-communications/
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The UK Government Communications ‘approach to #Inclusive and #Accessible communications’.
https://www.communications.gov.uk/publication/inclusive-and-accessible-communications/
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The UK Government Communications ‘approach to #Inclusive and #Accessible communications’.
https://www.communications.gov.uk/publication/inclusive-and-accessible-communications/
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The UK Government Communications ‘approach to #Inclusive and #Accessible communications’.
https://www.communications.gov.uk/publication/inclusive-and-accessible-communications/
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I’ve bookmarked a lot of really interesting and useful resources relating to making 📊 Data Visualisations more #Accessible and #Inclusive.
A round-up a few of these resources that might be of interest and use to others. ⤵️
↳ Emily Barone & @frankelavsky talk about ‘A New Vision for Data Viz Accessibility’ in this article from the DataViz Society.
https://nightingaledvs.com/visual-accessibility-barriers-change/
↳ Also from @frankelavsky comes ‘Chartability’ - “… a set of heuristics (testable questions) for ensuring that data visualizations, systems, and interfaces are accessible.”
https://chartability.fizz.studio
↳ There is a whole range of #Dataviz #Accessibility Resources here;
https://github.com/dataviza11y/resources
↳ This ‘Do No Harm Guide’ looks at ways we can work on ‘Centering #Accessibility in Data Visualization’.
↳ And this module in the Gov Analysis Function's Data visualisation e-learning course helps to better understand ‘#Accessibility and colour’ as it relates to #DataViz;
These are all resources I’ve found really helpful in ensuring visual data is more #Accessible and #Inclusive and I hope they prove useful for you as well.
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I’ve bookmarked a lot of really interesting and useful resources relating to making 📊 Data Visualisations more #Accessible and #Inclusive.
A round-up a few of these resources that might be of interest and use to others. ⤵️
↳ Emily Barone & @frankelavsky talk about ‘A New Vision for Data Viz Accessibility’ in this article from the DataViz Society.
https://nightingaledvs.com/visual-accessibility-barriers-change/
↳ Also from @frankelavsky comes ‘Chartability’ - “… a set of heuristics (testable questions) for ensuring that data visualizations, systems, and interfaces are accessible.”
https://chartability.fizz.studio
↳ There is a whole range of #Dataviz #Accessibility Resources here;
https://github.com/dataviza11y/resources
↳ This ‘Do No Harm Guide’ looks at ways we can work on ‘Centering #Accessibility in Data Visualization’.
↳ And this module in the Gov Analysis Function's Data visualisation e-learning course helps to better understand ‘#Accessibility and colour’ as it relates to #DataViz;
These are all resources I’ve found really helpful in ensuring visual data is more #Accessible and #Inclusive and I hope they prove useful for you as well.
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I’ve bookmarked a lot of really interesting and useful resources relating to making 📊 Data Visualisations more #Accessible and #Inclusive.
A round-up a few of these resources that might be of interest and use to others. ⤵️
↳ Emily Barone & @frankelavsky talk about ‘A New Vision for Data Viz Accessibility’ in this article from the DataViz Society.
https://nightingaledvs.com/visual-accessibility-barriers-change/
↳ Also from @frankelavsky comes ‘Chartability’ - “… a set of heuristics (testable questions) for ensuring that data visualizations, systems, and interfaces are accessible.”
https://chartability.fizz.studio
↳ There is a whole range of #Dataviz #Accessibility Resources here;
https://github.com/dataviza11y/resources
↳ This ‘Do No Harm Guide’ looks at ways we can work on ‘Centering #Accessibility in Data Visualization’.
↳ And this module in the Gov Analysis Function's Data visualisation e-learning course helps to better understand ‘#Accessibility and colour’ as it relates to #DataViz;
These are all resources I’ve found really helpful in ensuring visual data is more #Accessible and #Inclusive and I hope they prove useful for you as well.
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I’ve bookmarked a lot of really interesting and useful resources relating to making 📊 Data Visualisations more #Accessible and #Inclusive.
A round-up a few of these resources that might be of interest and use to others. ⤵️
↳ Emily Barone & @frankelavsky talk about ‘A New Vision for Data Viz Accessibility’ in this article from the DataViz Society.
https://nightingaledvs.com/visual-accessibility-barriers-change/
↳ Also from @frankelavsky comes ‘Chartability’ - “… a set of heuristics (testable questions) for ensuring that data visualizations, systems, and interfaces are accessible.”
https://chartability.fizz.studio
↳ There is a whole range of #Dataviz #Accessibility Resources here;
https://github.com/dataviza11y/resources
↳ This ‘Do No Harm Guide’ looks at ways we can work on ‘Centering #Accessibility in Data Visualization’.
↳ And this module in the Gov Analysis Function's Data visualisation e-learning course helps to better understand ‘#Accessibility and colour’ as it relates to #DataViz;
These are all resources I’ve found really helpful in ensuring visual data is more #Accessible and #Inclusive and I hope they prove useful for you as well.
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I’ve bookmarked a lot of really interesting and useful resources relating to making 📊 Data Visualisations more #Accessible and #Inclusive.
A round-up a few of these resources that might be of interest and use to others. ⤵️
↳ Emily Barone & @frankelavsky talk about ‘A New Vision for Data Viz Accessibility’ in this article from the DataViz Society.
https://nightingaledvs.com/visual-accessibility-barriers-change/
↳ Also from @frankelavsky comes ‘Chartability’ - “… a set of heuristics (testable questions) for ensuring that data visualizations, systems, and interfaces are accessible.”
https://chartability.fizz.studio
↳ There is a whole range of #Dataviz #Accessibility Resources here;
https://github.com/dataviza11y/resources
↳ This ‘Do No Harm Guide’ looks at ways we can work on ‘Centering #Accessibility in Data Visualization’.
↳ And this module in the Gov Analysis Function's Data visualisation e-learning course helps to better understand ‘#Accessibility and colour’ as it relates to #DataViz;
These are all resources I’ve found really helpful in ensuring visual data is more #Accessible and #Inclusive and I hope they prove useful for you as well.
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The planned event at the Berliner Volksbühne, which was set up to allow only Black children and youth to swim in a temporary outdoor pool, has been canceled for... https://news.osna.fm/?p=59499 | #news #cancellation #force #inclusive #project
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The planned event at the Berliner Volksbühne, which was set up to allow only Black children and youth to swim in a temporary outdoor pool, has been canceled for... https://news.osna.fm/?p=59499 | #news #cancellation #force #inclusive #project
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The planned event at the Berliner Volksbühne, which was set up to allow only Black children and youth to swim in a temporary outdoor pool, has been canceled for... https://news.osna.fm/?p=59499 | #news #cancellation #force #inclusive #project
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RE: https://tech.lgbt/@CordiallyChloe/117071229310820074
A recommendation for you as an alternative to the HP books.
#transinclusive #inclusive @books #recommendation #lgbtqiaplus #reading
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RE: https://tech.lgbt/@CordiallyChloe/117071229310820074
A recommendation for you as an alternative to the HP books.
#transinclusive #inclusive @books #recommendation #lgbtqiaplus #reading
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RE: https://tech.lgbt/@CordiallyChloe/117071229310820074
A recommendation for you as an alternative to the HP books.
#transinclusive #inclusive @books #recommendation #lgbtqiaplus #reading
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RE: https://tech.lgbt/@CordiallyChloe/117071229310820074
A recommendation for you as an alternative to the HP books.
#transinclusive #inclusive @books #recommendation #lgbtqiaplus #reading
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RE: https://tech.lgbt/@CordiallyChloe/117071229310820074
A recommendation for you as an alternative to the HP books.
#transinclusive #inclusive @books #recommendation #lgbtqiaplus #reading
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‘More #Inclusive #Icons and symbols for #Neurodivergent people.’
A look at the work done by #Swansea University’s Zoe Alderson on “… how neurodivergent people understand and process the icons and symbols used in everyday life, from public signage and transport systems to websites, apps and digital communications.”
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‘More #Inclusive #Icons and symbols for #Neurodivergent people.’
A look at the work done by #Swansea University’s Zoe Alderson on “… how neurodivergent people understand and process the icons and symbols used in everyday life, from public signage and transport systems to websites, apps and digital communications.”
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‘More #Inclusive #Icons and symbols for #Neurodivergent people.’
A look at the work done by #Swansea University’s Zoe Alderson on “… how neurodivergent people understand and process the icons and symbols used in everyday life, from public signage and transport systems to websites, apps and digital communications.”
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‘More #Inclusive #Icons and symbols for #Neurodivergent people.’
A look at the work done by #Swansea University’s Zoe Alderson on “… how neurodivergent people understand and process the icons and symbols used in everyday life, from public signage and transport systems to websites, apps and digital communications.”
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‘More #Inclusive #Icons and symbols for #Neurodivergent people.’
A look at the work done by #Swansea University’s Zoe Alderson on “… how neurodivergent people understand and process the icons and symbols used in everyday life, from public signage and transport systems to websites, apps and digital communications.”
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#OneMillionNeighbors - #WaterlooON region
"A vision for an #inclusive, #resilient, and abundant future led by non-profits and grassroots groups.
We connect neighbours with non-profits and grassroots groups to build effective coalitions across urban, suburban, and rural communities in #WaterlooRegion."
FMI:
https://onemillionneighbours.ca/#SolarPunkSunday #Ontario #CommunitySpaces #SolarPunk #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency #TheFutureIsNow #Earth4All
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#OneMillionNeighbors - #WaterlooON region
"A vision for an #inclusive, #resilient, and abundant future led by non-profits and grassroots groups.
We connect neighbours with non-profits and grassroots groups to build effective coalitions across urban, suburban, and rural communities in #WaterlooRegion."
FMI:
https://onemillionneighbours.ca/#SolarPunkSunday #Ontario #CommunitySpaces #SolarPunk #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency #TheFutureIsNow #Earth4All
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#OneMillionNeighbors - #WaterlooON region
"A vision for an #inclusive, #resilient, and abundant future led by non-profits and grassroots groups.
We connect neighbours with non-profits and grassroots groups to build effective coalitions across urban, suburban, and rural communities in #WaterlooRegion."
FMI:
https://onemillionneighbours.ca/#SolarPunkSunday #Ontario #CommunitySpaces #SolarPunk #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency #TheFutureIsNow #Earth4All
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#OneMillionNeighbors - #WaterlooON region
"A vision for an #inclusive, #resilient, and abundant future led by non-profits and grassroots groups.
We connect neighbours with non-profits and grassroots groups to build effective coalitions across urban, suburban, and rural communities in #WaterlooRegion."
FMI:
https://onemillionneighbours.ca/#SolarPunkSunday #Ontario #CommunitySpaces #SolarPunk #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency #TheFutureIsNow #Earth4All
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#OneMillionNeighbors - #WaterlooON region
"A vision for an #inclusive, #resilient, and abundant future led by non-profits and grassroots groups.
We connect neighbours with non-profits and grassroots groups to build effective coalitions across urban, suburban, and rural communities in #WaterlooRegion."
FMI:
https://onemillionneighbours.ca/#SolarPunkSunday #Ontario #CommunitySpaces #SolarPunk #BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency #TheFutureIsNow #Earth4All
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Happy Friendship Day 2026!
To every friend, follower, subscriber, reader, and visitor who stops by this space – thank you for being a part of this journey.
Your support, comments, and presence mean the world. Wishing you all a day filled with warmth, laughter, and great connections! 🥂✨
~~Thank You~
#aesthetic #appreciation #botanical #brown #card #celebration #cheerful #cheers #community #communityBuilding #communitySupport #connection #connectionAcrossScreens #cozy #digitalConnections #digitalIllustration #diversePeople #diversity #drinks #earthy #ecoFriendly #followers #friends #friendship #garden #globalCommunity #Gratitude #green #greeting #handDrawn #happy #HappyFriendshipDay #heart #home #illustration #inclusive #inviting #joy #kindness #laughter #love #mail #multicultural #nature #outdoor #party #patio #postcard #postmark #readers #smiling #snailMail #socialMedia #stamp #subscribers #thankYou #toast #together #vectorArt #visitors #warm #watercolor -
Happy Friendship Day 2026!
To every friend, follower, subscriber, reader, and visitor who stops by this space – thank you for being a part of this journey.
Your support, comments, and presence mean the world. Wishing you all a day filled with warmth, laughter, and great connections! 🥂✨
~~Thank You~
#aesthetic #appreciation #botanical #brown #card #celebration #cheerful #cheers #community #communityBuilding #communitySupport #connection #connectionAcrossScreens #cozy #digitalConnections #digitalIllustration #diversePeople #diversity #drinks #earthy #ecoFriendly #followers #friends #friendship #garden #globalCommunity #Gratitude #green #greeting #handDrawn #happy #HappyFriendshipDay #heart #home #illustration #inclusive #inviting #joy #kindness #laughter #love #mail #multicultural #nature #outdoor #party #patio #postcard #postmark #readers #smiling #snailMail #socialMedia #stamp #subscribers #thankYou #toast #together #vectorArt #visitors #warm #watercolor -
Happy Friendship Day 2026!
To every friend, follower, subscriber, reader, and visitor who stops by this space – thank you for being a part of this journey.
Your support, comments, and presence mean the world. Wishing you all a day filled with warmth, laughter, and great connections! 🥂✨
~~Thank You~
#aesthetic #appreciation #botanical #brown #card #celebration #cheerful #cheers #community #communityBuilding #communitySupport #connection #connectionAcrossScreens #cozy #digitalConnections #digitalIllustration #diversePeople #diversity #drinks #earthy #ecoFriendly #followers #friends #friendship #garden #globalCommunity #Gratitude #green #greeting #handDrawn #happy #HappyFriendshipDay #heart #home #illustration #inclusive #inviting #joy #kindness #laughter #love #mail #multicultural #nature #outdoor #party #patio #postcard #postmark #readers #smiling #snailMail #socialMedia #stamp #subscribers #thankYou #toast #together #vectorArt #visitors #warm #watercolor -
Happy Friendship Day 2026!
To every friend, follower, subscriber, reader, and visitor who stops by this space – thank you for being a part of this journey. 🙏🎉🌸
Your support, comments, and presence mean the world. Wishing you all a day filled with warmth, laughter, and great connections! 🥂✨
~~🌻Thank You🌻~~
#aesthetic #appreciation #botanical #brown #card #celebration #cheerful #cheers #community #communityBuilding #communitySupport #connection #connectionAcrossScreens #cozy #digitalConnections #digitalIllustration #diversePeople #diversity #drinks #earthy #ecoFriendly #followers #friends #friendship #garden #globalCommunity #Gratitude #green #greeting #handDrawn #happy #HappyFriendshipDay #heart #home #illustration #inclusive #inviting #joy #kindness #laughter #love #mail #multicultural #nature #outdoor #party #patio #postcard #postmark #readers #smiling #snailMail #socialMedia #stamp #subscribers #thankYou #toast #together #vectorArt #visitors #warm #watercolor -
Happy Friendship Day 2026!
To every friend, follower, subscriber, reader, and visitor who stops by this space – thank you for being a part of this journey. 🙏🎉🌸
Your support, comments, and presence mean the world. Wishing you all a day filled with warmth, laughter, and great connections! 🥂✨
~~🌻Thank You🌻~
#aesthetic #appreciation #botanical #brown #card #celebration #cheerful #cheers #community #communityBuilding #communitySupport #connection #connectionAcrossScreens #cozy #digitalConnections #digitalIllustration #diversePeople #diversity #drinks #earthy #ecoFriendly #followers #friends #friendship #garden #globalCommunity #Gratitude #green #greeting #handDrawn #happy #HappyFriendshipDay #heart #home #illustration #inclusive #inviting #joy #kindness #laughter #love #mail #multicultural #nature #outdoor #party #patio #postcard #postmark #readers #smiling #snailMail #socialMedia #stamp #subscribers #thankYou #toast #together #vectorArt #visitors #warm #watercolor -
Creating #SensoryGardens for #Neurodiverse Individuals: A Guide to #Inclusive #OutdoorSpaces
By Elena, Sep 23, 2025
"Imagine a #garden that doesn’t just ask to be looked at, but to be felt. A place where the rustle of leaves is a gentle song, the scent of #lavender is a calming blanket, and the texture of smooth river stones is a quiet anchor. This is the essence of a #SensoryGarden designed for #neurodiverse individuals—a space that understands that we all experience the world in beautifully different ways.
"#Neurodiversity is the idea that variations in brain function—like #autism, #ADHD, #dyslexia, and others—are natural, human variations. Not deficits. And for many neurodiverse people, sensory processing is a key part of that experience. Some folks are #hypersensitive, where a buzzing bee can feel overwhelming. Others are #hyposensitive, seeking out #IntenseSensoryInput to feel regulated. A well-designed sensory garden caters to this entire spectrum, creating a sanctuary that can reduce anxiety, improve focus, and simply provide a much-needed refuge from an #overstimulating world."
Learn more:
https://simplegardeningideas.com/creating-sensory-gardens-for-neurodiverse-individuals/#SolarPunkSunday #InclusiveSpaces #SensoryFriendlyGardens #Inclusivity #SpendTimeInNature #NatureHeals #AccessibleGreenSpaces
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Creating #SensoryGardens for #Neurodiverse Individuals: A Guide to #Inclusive #OutdoorSpaces
By Elena, Sep 23, 2025
"Imagine a #garden that doesn’t just ask to be looked at, but to be felt. A place where the rustle of leaves is a gentle song, the scent of #lavender is a calming blanket, and the texture of smooth river stones is a quiet anchor. This is the essence of a #SensoryGarden designed for #neurodiverse individuals—a space that understands that we all experience the world in beautifully different ways.
"#Neurodiversity is the idea that variations in brain function—like #autism, #ADHD, #dyslexia, and others—are natural, human variations. Not deficits. And for many neurodiverse people, sensory processing is a key part of that experience. Some folks are #hypersensitive, where a buzzing bee can feel overwhelming. Others are #hyposensitive, seeking out #IntenseSensoryInput to feel regulated. A well-designed sensory garden caters to this entire spectrum, creating a sanctuary that can reduce anxiety, improve focus, and simply provide a much-needed refuge from an #overstimulating world."
Learn more:
https://simplegardeningideas.com/creating-sensory-gardens-for-neurodiverse-individuals/#SolarPunkSunday #InclusiveSpaces #SensoryFriendlyGardens #Inclusivity #SpendTimeInNature #NatureHeals #AccessibleGreenSpaces
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Creating #SensoryGardens for #Neurodiverse Individuals: A Guide to #Inclusive #OutdoorSpaces
By Elena, Sep 23, 2025
"Imagine a #garden that doesn’t just ask to be looked at, but to be felt. A place where the rustle of leaves is a gentle song, the scent of #lavender is a calming blanket, and the texture of smooth river stones is a quiet anchor. This is the essence of a #SensoryGarden designed for #neurodiverse individuals—a space that understands that we all experience the world in beautifully different ways.
"#Neurodiversity is the idea that variations in brain function—like #autism, #ADHD, #dyslexia, and others—are natural, human variations. Not deficits. And for many neurodiverse people, sensory processing is a key part of that experience. Some folks are #hypersensitive, where a buzzing bee can feel overwhelming. Others are #hyposensitive, seeking out #IntenseSensoryInput to feel regulated. A well-designed sensory garden caters to this entire spectrum, creating a sanctuary that can reduce anxiety, improve focus, and simply provide a much-needed refuge from an #overstimulating world."
Learn more:
https://simplegardeningideas.com/creating-sensory-gardens-for-neurodiverse-individuals/#SolarPunkSunday #InclusiveSpaces #SensoryFriendlyGardens #Inclusivity #SpendTimeInNature #NatureHeals #AccessibleGreenSpaces
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Creating #SensoryGardens for #Neurodiverse Individuals: A Guide to #Inclusive #OutdoorSpaces
By Elena, Sep 23, 2025
"Imagine a #garden that doesn’t just ask to be looked at, but to be felt. A place where the rustle of leaves is a gentle song, the scent of #lavender is a calming blanket, and the texture of smooth river stones is a quiet anchor. This is the essence of a #SensoryGarden designed for #neurodiverse individuals—a space that understands that we all experience the world in beautifully different ways.
"#Neurodiversity is the idea that variations in brain function—like #autism, #ADHD, #dyslexia, and others—are natural, human variations. Not deficits. And for many neurodiverse people, sensory processing is a key part of that experience. Some folks are #hypersensitive, where a buzzing bee can feel overwhelming. Others are #hyposensitive, seeking out #IntenseSensoryInput to feel regulated. A well-designed sensory garden caters to this entire spectrum, creating a sanctuary that can reduce anxiety, improve focus, and simply provide a much-needed refuge from an #overstimulating world."
Learn more:
https://simplegardeningideas.com/creating-sensory-gardens-for-neurodiverse-individuals/#SolarPunkSunday #InclusiveSpaces #SensoryFriendlyGardens #Inclusivity #SpendTimeInNature #NatureHeals #AccessibleGreenSpaces
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Green solutions for crisis: how #UrbanGreenSpaces enhance #CommunityHealth
Yuliang Wang, et al.
06 May 2026"Urban green spaces (#UGS) are vital for public health, especially during crises like the pandemic. While previous studies have explored the link between UGS utilisation and health, the complex interactions between UGS access, demographic factors, and health behaviours remain underexamined, particularly in Northwest China, where UGS are extremely shortage. This study, conducted in NW China’s core city - #Lanzhou, investigates how the pandemic influenced public engagement with UGS and its subsequent effects on public well-being in three #parks. We found that the pandemic spurred increased park visits, reflecting a heightened awareness of their health benefits, yet also exposed access inequalities, especially among those reliant on motor vehicles, and that proximity, commuting methods, and urban infrastructure significantly impact park usage, with frequent and prolonged visits correlating with improved health outcomes and higher willingness to pay (WTP) for parks, especially among younger, educated, and longtime locals. Conversely, increased travel time discourages engagement with UGS, highlighting the need for #AccessibleGreenSpaces. Notably, landscape characteristics like cohesion and patch density play a critical role in health benefits, with cohesive landscapes supporting more significant health improvements. Interestingly, even those with unhealthy habits, such as smoking and drinking, report substantial benefits from park use, suggesting the #RestorativePowerOfNature. To enhance UGS accessibility and maximise health benefits, urban planners should focus on creating #PedestrianFriendly environments, improving #PublicTransportation links, and incorporating health-promoting features in park designs. The findings call for urban planners to focus on enhancing #accessibility, #connectivity, and diversity in park designs, tailored to the unique needs of urban populations, making parks more #inclusive and #resilient spaces for all urban residents. This study provides critical insights into the role of urban parks during crises, offering guidance for #UrbanPlanning and public health strategies in similar urban settings."
Learn more:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-026-07437-z?fromPaywallRec=false#SolarPunkSunday #MoreParks #MoreGreenSpace #Microclimates #GreenInfrastructure #OpenAccess #OpenAccessJournals #LivableCities #BuildingCommunity #China #GreenerCities #HealingThroughNature #SpendTimeInNature
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Green solutions for crisis: how #UrbanGreenSpaces enhance #CommunityHealth
Yuliang Wang, et al.
06 May 2026"Urban green spaces (#UGS) are vital for public health, especially during crises like the pandemic. While previous studies have explored the link between UGS utilisation and health, the complex interactions between UGS access, demographic factors, and health behaviours remain underexamined, particularly in Northwest China, where UGS are extremely shortage. This study, conducted in NW China’s core city - #Lanzhou, investigates how the pandemic influenced public engagement with UGS and its subsequent effects on public well-being in three #parks. We found that the pandemic spurred increased park visits, reflecting a heightened awareness of their health benefits, yet also exposed access inequalities, especially among those reliant on motor vehicles, and that proximity, commuting methods, and urban infrastructure significantly impact park usage, with frequent and prolonged visits correlating with improved health outcomes and higher willingness to pay (WTP) for parks, especially among younger, educated, and longtime locals. Conversely, increased travel time discourages engagement with UGS, highlighting the need for #AccessibleGreenSpaces. Notably, landscape characteristics like cohesion and patch density play a critical role in health benefits, with cohesive landscapes supporting more significant health improvements. Interestingly, even those with unhealthy habits, such as smoking and drinking, report substantial benefits from park use, suggesting the #RestorativePowerOfNature. To enhance UGS accessibility and maximise health benefits, urban planners should focus on creating #PedestrianFriendly environments, improving #PublicTransportation links, and incorporating health-promoting features in park designs. The findings call for urban planners to focus on enhancing #accessibility, #connectivity, and diversity in park designs, tailored to the unique needs of urban populations, making parks more #inclusive and #resilient spaces for all urban residents. This study provides critical insights into the role of urban parks during crises, offering guidance for #UrbanPlanning and public health strategies in similar urban settings."
Learn more:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-026-07437-z?fromPaywallRec=false#SolarPunkSunday #MoreParks #MoreGreenSpace #Microclimates #GreenInfrastructure #OpenAccess #OpenAccessJournals #LivableCities #BuildingCommunity #China #GreenerCities #HealingThroughNature #SpendTimeInNature
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Green solutions for crisis: how #UrbanGreenSpaces enhance #CommunityHealth
Yuliang Wang, et al.
06 May 2026"Urban green spaces (#UGS) are vital for public health, especially during crises like the pandemic. While previous studies have explored the link between UGS utilisation and health, the complex interactions between UGS access, demographic factors, and health behaviours remain underexamined, particularly in Northwest China, where UGS are extremely shortage. This study, conducted in NW China’s core city - #Lanzhou, investigates how the pandemic influenced public engagement with UGS and its subsequent effects on public well-being in three #parks. We found that the pandemic spurred increased park visits, reflecting a heightened awareness of their health benefits, yet also exposed access inequalities, especially among those reliant on motor vehicles, and that proximity, commuting methods, and urban infrastructure significantly impact park usage, with frequent and prolonged visits correlating with improved health outcomes and higher willingness to pay (WTP) for parks, especially among younger, educated, and longtime locals. Conversely, increased travel time discourages engagement with UGS, highlighting the need for #AccessibleGreenSpaces. Notably, landscape characteristics like cohesion and patch density play a critical role in health benefits, with cohesive landscapes supporting more significant health improvements. Interestingly, even those with unhealthy habits, such as smoking and drinking, report substantial benefits from park use, suggesting the #RestorativePowerOfNature. To enhance UGS accessibility and maximise health benefits, urban planners should focus on creating #PedestrianFriendly environments, improving #PublicTransportation links, and incorporating health-promoting features in park designs. The findings call for urban planners to focus on enhancing #accessibility, #connectivity, and diversity in park designs, tailored to the unique needs of urban populations, making parks more #inclusive and #resilient spaces for all urban residents. This study provides critical insights into the role of urban parks during crises, offering guidance for #UrbanPlanning and public health strategies in similar urban settings."
Learn more:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-026-07437-z?fromPaywallRec=false#SolarPunkSunday #MoreParks #MoreGreenSpace #Microclimates #GreenInfrastructure #OpenAccess #OpenAccessJournals #LivableCities #BuildingCommunity #China #GreenerCities #HealingThroughNature #SpendTimeInNature
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Green solutions for crisis: how #UrbanGreenSpaces enhance #CommunityHealth
Yuliang Wang, et al.
06 May 2026"Urban green spaces (#UGS) are vital for public health, especially during crises like the pandemic. While previous studies have explored the link between UGS utilisation and health, the complex interactions between UGS access, demographic factors, and health behaviours remain underexamined, particularly in Northwest China, where UGS are extremely shortage. This study, conducted in NW China’s core city - #Lanzhou, investigates how the pandemic influenced public engagement with UGS and its subsequent effects on public well-being in three #parks. We found that the pandemic spurred increased park visits, reflecting a heightened awareness of their health benefits, yet also exposed access inequalities, especially among those reliant on motor vehicles, and that proximity, commuting methods, and urban infrastructure significantly impact park usage, with frequent and prolonged visits correlating with improved health outcomes and higher willingness to pay (WTP) for parks, especially among younger, educated, and longtime locals. Conversely, increased travel time discourages engagement with UGS, highlighting the need for #AccessibleGreenSpaces. Notably, landscape characteristics like cohesion and patch density play a critical role in health benefits, with cohesive landscapes supporting more significant health improvements. Interestingly, even those with unhealthy habits, such as smoking and drinking, report substantial benefits from park use, suggesting the #RestorativePowerOfNature. To enhance UGS accessibility and maximise health benefits, urban planners should focus on creating #PedestrianFriendly environments, improving #PublicTransportation links, and incorporating health-promoting features in park designs. The findings call for urban planners to focus on enhancing #accessibility, #connectivity, and diversity in park designs, tailored to the unique needs of urban populations, making parks more #inclusive and #resilient spaces for all urban residents. This study provides critical insights into the role of urban parks during crises, offering guidance for #UrbanPlanning and public health strategies in similar urban settings."
Learn more:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-026-07437-z?fromPaywallRec=false#SolarPunkSunday #MoreParks #MoreGreenSpace #Microclimates #GreenInfrastructure #OpenAccess #OpenAccessJournals #LivableCities #BuildingCommunity #China #GreenerCities #HealingThroughNature #SpendTimeInNature
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Research - “Connecting people and the Earth”: the occupational experience of people with different capabilities participating in an #inclusive horticultural social enterprise
"This thesis examines how a #gardening-based social enterprise helps people of all abilities by providing #MeaningfulWork, #SocialConnections, and a #Sense fBelonging. While it highlights the benefits of inclusion and community participation, it also points out challenges like funding and governance that need to be addressed for long-term success.
“This thesis explores how an inclusive horticultural social enterprise supports individuals with diverse abilities by providing meaningful work, social connections, and engagement with #nature. Using participatory action research and ethnographic methods, the study examines themes of inclusion, choice, and community participation. Findings highlight both the benefits and challenges of such initiatives, including governance issues and the need to balance social care with financial #sustainability.
"The research suggests that #GreenCare social enterprises can help address social exclusion by reducing barriers to participation and fostering #resilience. However, structural and policy changes are necessary to fully integrate these initiatives into broader social and health care systems. The study advocates for more inclusive, community-based approaches that empower individuals while maintaining ethical and environmental sustainability.”
#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardens #GreenSpaces #InclusiveSpaces #SpendTimeInNature #AccessiblePlaces #BuildingCommunity #AccessibleGardens
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Research - “Connecting people and the Earth”: the occupational experience of people with different capabilities participating in an #inclusive horticultural social enterprise
"This thesis examines how a #gardening-based social enterprise helps people of all abilities by providing #MeaningfulWork, #SocialConnections, and a #Sense fBelonging. While it highlights the benefits of inclusion and community participation, it also points out challenges like funding and governance that need to be addressed for long-term success.
“This thesis explores how an inclusive horticultural social enterprise supports individuals with diverse abilities by providing meaningful work, social connections, and engagement with #nature. Using participatory action research and ethnographic methods, the study examines themes of inclusion, choice, and community participation. Findings highlight both the benefits and challenges of such initiatives, including governance issues and the need to balance social care with financial #sustainability.
"The research suggests that #GreenCare social enterprises can help address social exclusion by reducing barriers to participation and fostering #resilience. However, structural and policy changes are necessary to fully integrate these initiatives into broader social and health care systems. The study advocates for more inclusive, community-based approaches that empower individuals while maintaining ethical and environmental sustainability.”
#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardens #GreenSpaces #InclusiveSpaces #SpendTimeInNature #AccessiblePlaces #BuildingCommunity #AccessibleGardens
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Research - “Connecting people and the Earth”: the occupational experience of people with different capabilities participating in an #inclusive horticultural social enterprise
"This thesis examines how a #gardening-based social enterprise helps people of all abilities by providing #MeaningfulWork, #SocialConnections, and a #Sense fBelonging. While it highlights the benefits of inclusion and community participation, it also points out challenges like funding and governance that need to be addressed for long-term success.
“This thesis explores how an inclusive horticultural social enterprise supports individuals with diverse abilities by providing meaningful work, social connections, and engagement with #nature. Using participatory action research and ethnographic methods, the study examines themes of inclusion, choice, and community participation. Findings highlight both the benefits and challenges of such initiatives, including governance issues and the need to balance social care with financial #sustainability.
"The research suggests that #GreenCare social enterprises can help address social exclusion by reducing barriers to participation and fostering #resilience. However, structural and policy changes are necessary to fully integrate these initiatives into broader social and health care systems. The study advocates for more inclusive, community-based approaches that empower individuals while maintaining ethical and environmental sustainability.”
#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardens #GreenSpaces #InclusiveSpaces #SpendTimeInNature #AccessiblePlaces #BuildingCommunity #AccessibleGardens
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How To Design #Inclusive #CommunityGardens For All Abilities
by Kristian Angelov, Last Updated June 10, 2026
"An inclusive community garden works when people can arrive, move through the site, reach the soil, use water, rest, understand the rules, join workdays, and harvest with dignity. A garden can have wide paths and still exclude people if the gate is hard to open, the hose is heavy, all beds are low to the ground, signs use tiny print, or meetings happen at times that conflict with caregiving and shift work.
"Designing for all abilities means treating #accessibility as a whole garden system. Paths, beds, tool sheds, water points, seating, shade, compost areas, harvest tables, volunteer schedules, and decision processes all shape who can participate. Welcoming gardens reduce unnecessary effort so more people can stay involved in the activity.
"A shared growing space should give #wheelchair users, older adults, children, people with #LowVision, #NeurodivergentGardeners, people with #ChronicPain or #fatigue, new gardeners, caregivers, and neighbors with different languages or schedules a usable way to belong.
Key Takeaways
- Inclusive community garden design starts with the full route from street, transit, parking, or sidewalk to every shared task.
- Paths need firm surfaces, clear width, turning space, drainage, edge cues, and maintenance after storms.
- #RaisedBeds, #TabletopBeds, containers, vertical planters, and ground plots should work together so gardeners can choose the posture that fits them.
- Water, tools, compost, signs, seating, shade, and harvest areas need the same access planning as growing beds.
- Sensory and cognitive access matter: clear routes, predictable rules, quiet zones, tactile cues, pictograms, and low-overload work options expand participation.
- Community process is part of the design because schedules, plot rules, language access, and conflict systems decide who stays involved."Learn more:
https://gardeninsider.org/gardening/stress-reduction/designing-inclusive-community-gardens/#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardening #AccessibleGardens #Inclusivity #Accessibility #BuildingCommunity
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How To Design #Inclusive #CommunityGardens For All Abilities
by Kristian Angelov, Last Updated June 10, 2026
"An inclusive community garden works when people can arrive, move through the site, reach the soil, use water, rest, understand the rules, join workdays, and harvest with dignity. A garden can have wide paths and still exclude people if the gate is hard to open, the hose is heavy, all beds are low to the ground, signs use tiny print, or meetings happen at times that conflict with caregiving and shift work.
"Designing for all abilities means treating #accessibility as a whole garden system. Paths, beds, tool sheds, water points, seating, shade, compost areas, harvest tables, volunteer schedules, and decision processes all shape who can participate. Welcoming gardens reduce unnecessary effort so more people can stay involved in the activity.
"A shared growing space should give #wheelchair users, older adults, children, people with #LowVision, #NeurodivergentGardeners, people with #ChronicPain or #fatigue, new gardeners, caregivers, and neighbors with different languages or schedules a usable way to belong.
Key Takeaways
- Inclusive community garden design starts with the full route from street, transit, parking, or sidewalk to every shared task.
- Paths need firm surfaces, clear width, turning space, drainage, edge cues, and maintenance after storms.
- #RaisedBeds, #TabletopBeds, containers, vertical planters, and ground plots should work together so gardeners can choose the posture that fits them.
- Water, tools, compost, signs, seating, shade, and harvest areas need the same access planning as growing beds.
- Sensory and cognitive access matter: clear routes, predictable rules, quiet zones, tactile cues, pictograms, and low-overload work options expand participation.
- Community process is part of the design because schedules, plot rules, language access, and conflict systems decide who stays involved."Learn more:
https://gardeninsider.org/gardening/stress-reduction/designing-inclusive-community-gardens/#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardening #AccessibleGardens #Inclusivity #Accessibility #BuildingCommunity
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How To Design #Inclusive #CommunityGardens For All Abilities
by Kristian Angelov, Last Updated June 10, 2026
"An inclusive community garden works when people can arrive, move through the site, reach the soil, use water, rest, understand the rules, join workdays, and harvest with dignity. A garden can have wide paths and still exclude people if the gate is hard to open, the hose is heavy, all beds are low to the ground, signs use tiny print, or meetings happen at times that conflict with caregiving and shift work.
"Designing for all abilities means treating #accessibility as a whole garden system. Paths, beds, tool sheds, water points, seating, shade, compost areas, harvest tables, volunteer schedules, and decision processes all shape who can participate. Welcoming gardens reduce unnecessary effort so more people can stay involved in the activity.
"A shared growing space should give #wheelchair users, older adults, children, people with #LowVision, #NeurodivergentGardeners, people with #ChronicPain or #fatigue, new gardeners, caregivers, and neighbors with different languages or schedules a usable way to belong.
Key Takeaways
- Inclusive community garden design starts with the full route from street, transit, parking, or sidewalk to every shared task.
- Paths need firm surfaces, clear width, turning space, drainage, edge cues, and maintenance after storms.
- #RaisedBeds, #TabletopBeds, containers, vertical planters, and ground plots should work together so gardeners can choose the posture that fits them.
- Water, tools, compost, signs, seating, shade, and harvest areas need the same access planning as growing beds.
- Sensory and cognitive access matter: clear routes, predictable rules, quiet zones, tactile cues, pictograms, and low-overload work options expand participation.
- Community process is part of the design because schedules, plot rules, language access, and conflict systems decide who stays involved."Learn more:
https://gardeninsider.org/gardening/stress-reduction/designing-inclusive-community-gardens/#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardening #AccessibleGardens #Inclusivity #Accessibility #BuildingCommunity
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#CaliforniaHighwayPatrol #CaliforniaOfficeOfTrafficSafety #TrafficSafety #inclusive #cycling #biking
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@cainmark #BikeNite A7 For some —but unfortunately not all types of— reflective pant cuff /ankle band straps, using 2 connected may solve issue of 1 being too small for calf of many people. #AllBodiesOnBikes #BikeEquity For example, these distributed free by California Highway Patrol really oughta be longer than 14 inches.
@ascentale @bikenite @juliette @sam
#CaliforniaHighwayPatrol #CaliforniaOfficeOfTrafficSafety #TrafficSafety #inclusive #cycling #biking
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@cainmark #BikeNite A7 For some —but unfortunately not all types of— reflective pant cuff /ankle band straps, using 2 connected may solve issue of 1 being too small for calf of many people. #AllBodiesOnBikes #BikeEquity For example, these distributed free by California Highway Patrol really oughta be longer than 14 inches.
@ascentale @bikenite @juliette @sam
#CaliforniaHighwayPatrol #CaliforniaOfficeOfTrafficSafety #TrafficSafety #inclusive #cycling #biking
