Apple’s commitment to accessibility goes beyond UI features in its devices, says one Twitter user who took a trip to the Apple Park visitor’s center.
User @xarph said that the center was an object lesson in how to design for accessibility ‘when cost is no object’ …
They took photos illustrating nine ways in which the center successfully catered to wheelchair users as well as blind and partially-sighted visitors – with a single fail also shown.
The features start right from the car-park.
Followed by the entry doors, with a ‘wave to open’ label on a post outside them.
And following into the store layout.
Both fire extinguishers and Automated External Defibrillator are also at a height accessible to wheelchair users. While not all wheelchair users may be able to use the latter, they would be able to fetch it.
All of the visitor center merchandise is stored on shelves at wheelchair height. No racks with stuff hanging above your head.
The only fail seen is a water faucet in the coffee bar.
The whole thread is worth a look. Thanks to @xarph for sharing the photos.
Apple has won numerous awards for its work on accessibility, with a great many feel-good stories showing the difference its products have made to those with disabilities. The company launched a dedicated accessibility website in 2016.
Via Daring Fireball
