#inclusivity — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #inclusivity, aggregated by home.social.
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BOLO TIE LINE IS CREATING QUEER-FRIENDLY DANCING SPACES
On July 18, 2026, Bolo Tie Line led attendees in a dance at Willow River Park. Bolo Tie Line is a queer country line dancing group that hosts masked events in the Waterloo Region.
Saff Aldred, also known as Saff the Sapphic, was booked as a drag performer for Spurs Night Toronto’s one year anniversary celebration. Spur’s Night is considered the flagship of Canadian queer line […]
https://www.communityedition.ca/bolo-tie-line-is-creating-queer-friendly-dancing-spaces/ -
non-binary-inclusive meme
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Simple algorithm and color space to generate diverse skin tones
https://toneyalexander.github.io/inclusive-color-space/
Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49170165
#HackerNews #simplealgorithm #colorspace #skintones #diversity #inclusivity
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#US - #Wheelchair #AccessibleTrails
Explore wheelchair accessible trails on #TrailLink.
"Use our comprehensive trail guides with descriptions, photos, and reviews to plan your next wheelchair accessible trail adventure.
Here you'll find long-distance trails in both remote regions of the West and in populated parts of the East and Midwest.
Many routes listed on TrailLink are wheelchair accessible trails, providing not only recreation but safe pathways for wheelchair users and others with special mobility needs. While standards for #ADACompliance on wheelchair trails are not uniform, many trail management groups do make wheelchair accessibility a priority. Our criteria for trail accessibility consider the trail's grade, surface, and width as well as its access points.
Routes noted as wheelchair trails on this website generally have an asphalt or concrete surface, although some crushed limestone trails are also suitable for wheelchairs. We try to note convenient access points and accessible parking facilities. However, not all trails marked as wheelchair friendly are accessible throughout the entire trail's length. When in doubt, check the links provided with a particular trail (under "Related Content" on the trail description page) to see if it truly is a wheelchair accessible trail.
The trail description on TrailLink should indicate where sections are not wheelchair accessible, but again, some don't simply because we may not have that information. We do rely on local trail users, so let us know the details if you encounter useful information—or misinformation!
All trails listed on TrailLink are multiuse, so keep in mind the common right-of-way rules of thumb, unless otherwise posted on the trail: wheelchair users yield to horses.
Explore wheelchair trails and wheelchair trail maps on TrailLink and use our comprehensive trail guides with descriptions, photos, and reviews to plan your next outdoor adventure. Use our filter search feature to find accessible trails that meet your needs and tastes.
Though we try to provide the most up-to-date information wheelchair accessible trails, we don't always get it right. If you find any errors on TrailLink, please let us know by clicking on the "edit this trail" link and giving us updates; include as many details as possible.
Also, you can help your fellow wheelchair trail users by posting a review of the trail and noting accessibility details that will prove useful for their journey."
Learn more:
https://www.traillink.com/activity/wheelchair-accessible-trails/#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature
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How to Make a #SensoryGarden—the Landscaping Trend That Engages All 5 Senses
The growing trend is designed to help you #ConnectWithNature and practice #mindfulness.
Madeline Buiano, May 9, 2025
Excerpt: "Benefits of a Sensory Garden
Gardens are always beautiful, but there are many reasons why sensory gardens are specifically beneficial for the body, mind, and soul, including the following:
- #Accessibility: Everyone can enjoy a sensory garden. 'Equally, people with #disabilities can benefit from a range of sensory opportunities,' says Rebecca Lane, arboretum supervisor at #KewGardens. 'Visually impaired people, for example, can explore through touch, smell, and sound.' People with hearing impairments can enjoy the space through touch, smell, and taste.
- Mindfulness: The elements of a sensory garden help people practice the principles of mindfulness. 'The sense of touch sends a signal to the brain and nervous system, and we focus on feeling,' says Langelo. 'We start feeling in the present. We focus on a particular plant, and that becomes our world at present. This is mindfulness. It is a state of being present.'
- Stress and anxiety relief: 'In helping to awaken all five senses, these gardens reduce stress and anxiety for any individual and allow the individual to focus more clearly on their environment, which is the sacred space within the garden,' says Langelo."Learn more:
https://www.marthastewart.com/sensory-garden-8403999#SolarPunkSunday #InclusiveSpaces
#SensoryFriendlyGardens #Inclusivity #SpendTimeInNature #NatureHeals #AccessibleGreenSpaces -
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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Rethinking #CommunityGardens for Accessibility
By Kim Ousley, April 22, 2026
"The summer after my amputation, I secured a small plot in a community garden. A dear friend paid the $15 seasonal fee—her way of helping me get outside and moving with my fairly new prosthetic leg.
"Her youngest son was five at the time and eager to help. We called it our 'experimental' garden, since neither of us really knew what we were doing. What we didn’t expect was how much it would give back to us. It became a social experiment of sorts—and a powerful boost to both my mental and physical health.
"We kept that garden going for several years. He learned how to plant, pull weeds, and harvest right alongside me—and even developed a taste for fresh salad ingredients.
"As we celebrate Earth Day, it’s a reminder that access to #GreenSpaces should be something everyone can experience.
"So why should communities consider making their gardens fully accessible, regardless of physical ability?
"#Gardening is a simple, healthy way to create a safe and welcoming environment for people of all skill levels and abilities. For those using #wheelchairs or electric #scooters, traditional gardens can be limiting—bending down or standing for long periods isn’t always possible. But something as simple as raised beds at the right height can make participation possible again.
"The term '#HorticulturalTherapy' (HT) refers to a professional, evidence-based practice that uses plants and gardening activities to achieve specific therapeutic goals for physical, mental, and social health. Led by credentialed therapists, it has been shown to improve memory, motor skills, and emotional well-being—especially in community settings.
"Communities that have incorporated #DisabilityFriendly design into their gardens are seeing the impact: increased participation, stronger connections, and a shared sense of purpose.
"My own garden wasn’t in an #ADAFriendly space, but with the help of my little buddy, I made it work. Since then, I’ve spoken with many people in my city about creating more inclusive gardening spaces for those who want to participate but face physical barriers.
"I’m starting to see that shift happen—and I hope to be part of growing it.
"So what should you consider when planning a more inclusive garden?
"#UniversalDesign is the foundation. It means creating a space that is usable by everyone, regardless of ability. This can include:
- Raised beds at wheelchair or standing height, so no one has to bend or risk falling
- Adaptive gardening tools with rubber grips, extended handles, and accessible water sources
- Wide, flat, and smooth pathways—at least 36 to 48 inches—to allow wheelchairs to turn comfortably (using pavement or compacted gravel)
- Volunteers who are willing to lend a hand and support inclusive participation"Getting involved in a local community garden can have lasting benefits. Gardening supports mobility, coordination, strength, balance, endurance, social connection, and memory.
"With a few thoughtful adaptations, it can be part of a healthy, active lifestyle—for everyone."
Source:
https://livingwithamplitude.com/accessible-community-gardens-disability-inclusion/#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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A Guide for Making #CommunityGardens #Accessible for all Members
"This guide uses #UniversalDesign to improve community garden accessibility for all members. It focuses on providing #AccessiblePathways, tools, and planting options, creating opportunities for education, fresh produce, and therapeutic stress relief for people of all abilities.
This guide, created by Melissa Bravo, aims to enhance community garden accessibility for all members using Universal Design principles. It provides guidance on alterations community gardeners can make, focusing on #AccessibleWalkways (entrances, width, safety, materials), accessories (#ramps, #railings, #signage), water access, planters (raised beds, vertical gardening), #AccessibleTools, and #SensoryGardenPlants. By building accessible gardens, the guide emphasizes providing opportunities for agricultural education, access to locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, and therapeutic stress relief for people of all abilities through therapeutic horticulture.
The guide promotes the principles of Universal Design to create environments of #inclusion in community gardens, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to benefit from garden participation. It highlights specific design considerations like operable gate handles, appropriate path widths, and stable surfaces to enable access for people with limited mobility. Appendices offer detailed instructions on accessible features, tools, and sensory garden plants. Ultimately, the guide serves as a resource for gardeners seeking to create inclusive spaces that capture the diversity of their communities."
Source:
https://rootinnature.ca/research/a-guide-for-making-community-gardens-accessible-for-all-members/Link to PDF [link at source is 404]:
https://www.ppgbuffalo.org/files/documents/environment/a_guide_for_making_community_gardens_accessible_for_all_members_and_checklist.pdf#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardening #AccessibleGardens #Inclusivity #Accessibility #BuildingCommunity #SensoryPlants #SpendTimeInNature
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The #SolarpunkCity is #Accessible
by Commando Jugendstil and Tales from the EV Studio
"How do people move around the solarpunk city?
With public transportation which has been enormously expanded. Private transportation is mostly limited to adapted vehicles for special #MobilityNeeds, and vehicles are available through #SharedOwnership schemes.
It’s concert season in the solarpunk city and Webby has decided to go to the auditorium on her Isetta EV, specially adapted for people with her mobility needs. It can be boarded through a ramp, and the steering, which features an extra wheel to control brakes and accelerator, can be moved out of the way to allow Webby to board and disembark seamlessly. Strictly speaking, the car is not just hers… It is part of a dedicated #CarSharing scheme, managed through a municipalized distributed ownership programme. Next to her, Diego, a #SightImpaired musician, follows the orange path painted on the floor towards the Auditorium: the sensors in his next-gen walking stick can tell him where to turn and how far it is."Source:
https://solarpunkmagazine.com/the-solarpunk-city-is-accessible/#SolarPunkSunday #Technology #SolarPunk #AccessibleCities #SolarPunkMagazine #Accessibility #Inclusivity
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#Solarpunk, when life and innovation become part of the decision-making process
Dylan Field, CEO of Figma, gave an interview at #SXSW2024 - a festival of music, film and interactive media - where he shared his vision of design for the future by highlighting an interesting movement: Solarpunk. This movement offers a less anxiety-provoking and much more positive perspective on shaping a world where life and sustainability are at the heart of every innovation.
11 July, 2024
Except: "#Solarpunk is rooted in a wider landscape of movements and currents of thought that share similar objectives of #sustainability, #inclusion and #innovation.
#Ecodesign is an approach that aims to reduce the environmental impact of products throughout their life cycle, finding innovative and sustainable solutions and encouraging the use of #EnvironmentallyFriendly manufacturing practices. The movement is also strongly guiding the approach of current websites by limiting the media used, calculating the CO2 impact of each page and favouring sustainable hosting solutions.
The #SlowLife, or #SlowMovement, which encourages a reduction in the frenetic pace of modern life and a re-evaluation of priorities, focusing on the quality of well-being rather than the quantity of activities. This resonates with the Solarpunk movement in its more #ThoughtfulApproach to #technology and #consumption.
#RegenerativeDesign which aims for an approach where systems and processes restore and strengthen #ecosystems promoting environmental health and #resilience. This movement also shares the same positive vision of creating solutions that benefit both human beings and the #environment.
#NewPedestrianism, or #NewUrbanism, share common concerns for the sustainability of urban environments. It aims to reduce dependence on cars by promoting walking, cycling and public transport, and to reduce carbon emissions in order to improve air quality. But that's not all: New Pedestrianism, like Solarpunk, aspires to create neighbourhoods that meet human needs, where it is pleasant and safe to live, work and play, while fostering conviviality between communities."
Source:
http://www.atipik.ch/en/blog/integrating-solarpunk-principles-sustainable-design#SolarPunkSunday #SolarPunkDesignPrinciples #BuildForTheFuture #Sustainability #Accessibility #Inclusivity #SustainableTechnology #LowTech #BikeFriendlyCities #WalkableCities #EnvironmentalRestoration #BuildingCommunity
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A good use for #technology! More of this, please!
Cafe staffed by robots piloted by people with #disabilities to open in #Tokyo
By Toby M, Mar. 5, 2021
"#OriHime is a charming Japanese robot. Like most robots made in Japan, it’s full of circuitry, programming chips, and has an exterior human-like shell. Though in OriHime’s case, it’s more #WallE than terminator thanks to the soft edges and large babyish eyes.
"The interior of OriHime is also intrinsically human in many ways that its robot brethren are not. OriHime’s purpose is to be a vessel that empowers people who have difficulty going outside or moving due to severe disabilities or illnesses such as #ALS to connect with everyday society and people within. Practically speaking, the robot can support people who are bed bound to connect with distant family, or work a job for example.
"Since 2018, people with disabilities have taken up opportunities to work as cafe staff through OriHime in the pop-up cafe 'Avatar Cafe DAWN ver.β'. Avatar Cafe DAWN seeks to eliminate human loneliness by enabling people who are bed or house bound to enjoy working as cafe staff and communicating with customers."
#SolarPunkSunday #SolarPunk #Inclusivity #DisabilityInclusion #Technology
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#WheelchairAccessible walks in #Queensland's national parks
By Danielle Reckless, 2025
"In Queensland, the outdoors is open to everyone. Whether you're rolling, strolling or wandering, our national parks serve up ancient #rainforests, dramatic volcanic peaks and beaches that look like they go on forever, and we're making sure more people can get amongst it.
From wide boardwalks and scenic lookouts to level walking tracks and #AccessibleCampsites, loos and picnic spots, exploring nature in Queensland doesn't need to come with limits.
Here are some of the best wheelchair-accessible national parks and walks to roll into across the Sunshine State."
#SolarPunkSunday #Australia #AccessibleTrails #SpendTimeInNature #Accessibility #Inclusivity
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Get Out and #ExploreNature in #NewJersey
"Find an #Accessible #Park or #NaturalArea
We’ve compiled a directory of parks and natural and scenic areas throughout the state that are accessible for people with disabilities. We’ve included trails and nature sites that have firm and even surfaces for individuals with #mobility concerns, #BrailleTrails and #AudioResources for #blind or #LowVision visitors, nature sites that offer #InclusiveProgramming, sites with #AdaptiveAmenities, and equipment to make visitor experiences more enjoyable. We are evaluating and adding new sites, so be sure to check back or sign up for email updates."
Find-a-Park:
https://www.accessnaturenj.org/find-a-park/#SolarPunkSunday #AccessibleParks #SpendTimeInNature #Accessibility #Inclusivity #AccessNatureNJ #DisabilityInclusion
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#US - #AccessibleTrails #NationalWildlifeRefuge
"A trail accessible to those with #disabilities including individuals in #wheelchairs. These trails include a wide, hard surface without steep inclines.
https://www.fws.gov/activity/accessible-trails
#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #NWR #WheelchairAccessibleTrails #Accessibility #Inclusivity #DisabilityInclusion
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#SolarPunkPresents - 7.7: Ariel & Christina Discuss Living with a #Disability as a #Solarpunk
"Today Christina talks to Ariel about what it's been like to live as a solarpunk with a visible - and then invisible - disability. Science fiction has spent decades dreaming of how future tech will make disabled people able to function as if they were fully abled. Now solarpunk has arrived on the scene to ask why should disabled bodies have to always be the ones to adapt? It can be uncomfortable, intrusive - not to mention expensive. Solarpunk wonders why can't cities, society, workplaces, and the like be the ones to use the tech to make themselves more accessible to and inclusive of disabled people?
Tune in as Ariel and Christina discuss the portrayal of disability in science fiction and solarpunk and how having to suddenly live with a disability opens your eyes to many of the ways cities fail people with disabilities."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nITURrKfwvI
#SolarPunkSunday #Accessibility #AccessibleCities #Inclusivity #SolarPunkForAll
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📰 NC NEWS
Congregation Adopts New Name to Show Inclusivity
🏛️ Charlotte: After 83 years as 'Myers Park Baptist Church', the congregation voted to rename itself 'Myers Park Covenant Church', as the word “Baptist” had become a barrier to its long‑standing commitment to openness and belonging.
🤝 They have an inclusive history, from supporting desegregation in the 1960s to affirming women in ministry and welcoming LGBTQ+ members for more than 25 years.
🔄 The church continues to welcome all who seek community, regardless of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, or belief.
#Charlotte #Community #Inclusion #Faith #NorthCarolina #Inclusivity #NC
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👀🚫 Who knew that working with a blind client would expose that "invisible" #accessibility gaps are, in fact, glaringly obvious? 💡 Turns out, assuming a couple hours of work when creating something actually accessible is a joke—18 hours later, they found out that web platforms aren't magic wands for #inclusivity. 🎩🔍
https://iinteractive.com/resources/blog/read-only #webdevelopment #blindawareness #userexperience #HackerNews #ngated -
🏴 Behold, the digital fortress of Terence Eden, where 🇬🇧 British English reigns supreme, and cultural references are as accessible as a London fog. 🌫️ Apparently, requests for #inclusivity are met with a firm "No," because in this hallowed blog, it's "enGB or bust!" 💂♂️💥
https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2026/07/this-blog-is-written-in-en-gb/ #digitalfortress #BritishEnglish #culturalreferences #enGBorBust #HackerNews #ngated -
It's great to be here on floss.social. Time for an #introduction! It’s also time for people to have control over their own tech, rather than governments and corporations. Worker-owned, The People's Tech wants to help you and your organisation choose #technology at the intersection of #privacy, #security, #sustainability AND #inclusivity. Stay tuned as we develop public online workshops and private consultation: https://buttondown.com/thepeoplestech
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#NewZealand / #Aotearoa - Boosting Social Cohesion with #Sustainable #CommunityGardens
By Olivia Campbell
"Sustainable community gardens serve as vibrant hubs for inclusion and diversity, bringing together individuals from various backgrounds, cultures, and age groups. These gardens create an opportunity for community members to engage in urban agriculture while celebrating their differences. By fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, community gardens can help break down social barriers, allowing for the exchange of ideas and cultural practices. This #inclusivity not only enriches the gardening experience but also strengthens social ties, leading to a more cohesive community.
"In New Zealand, initiatives like the #SustainableLivingCoalition highlight the importance of diverse participation in community gardens. These gardens often host #multicultural events and workshops that encourage collaboration among different community groups, enhancing social interactions and promoting understanding. By embracing #diversity, sustainable community gardens become a microcosm of society, showcasing the beauty of collective efforts and shared experiences."
Learn more:
https://sustainableliving.org.nz/boosting-social-cohesion-with-sustainable-community-gardens/#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity
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Interesting post without alt-text: favourite.
Interesting post with alt-text: boost.
https://accessibility.huit.harvard.edu/describe-content-images
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Being inclusive is so cheap, just make that bool an enum.