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Inclusive Architecture for Disabled People: Designs of the Future

Inclusive architecture for disabled people has recently started to gain traction, but what designs best demonstrate the future of inclusive architecture read on to find out more….

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When we think about grand architectural feats, we tend to automatically think of elaborate buildings that serve little purpose beyond looking dramatic. That said, moving forward, architecture needs to be so much more than that.

In the past decade, we have seen a push towards creating more inclusive buildings and spaces, providing those with a disability with the opportunity to enjoy spaces they may not have previously been able to. Whether someone has a disability as a result of medical negligence, or they were born with a certain condition, they have the right to access buildings in the same way as anyone else.

So, with that in mind, here’s a closer look at some of the inclusive architectural designs of the future.

What is Inclusive Architecture?

Put simply, inclusive architecture refers to any space that can be seamlessly used by all user groups, including those with a disability. The main objective of any piece of inclusive architecture is to make a space as barrier free and convenient as possible.

Removing the traditional barriers that exist in certain architectural practices should allow everyone to participate in everyday activities equally and independently.

Inclusive Designs of the Future

Creating inclusive designs requires creative thinking, especially as many architects have to challenge the traditional ideas that have been followed for many years.

These designs have all set the precedent for what we should expect inclusive architecture to look like in the future, and all for a number of different reasons…

1. Enabling Village, Singapore

The Enabling Village in Singapore describes itself as a ‘fresh approach to social businesses and community building’. The aim of the village is to combine retail, lifestyle and training for disabled members of the community in an all-accessible public space, rather than behind closed doors.

The Village has been integrated seamlessly into the pedestrian network of the surrounding neighbourhood. This involves a number of strategically placed entrances, ramps, and spacious passages, enabling easy movement for all types of users.

2. Musholm, Denmark

Musholm stands out as an internationally leading holiday and sports centre for people with disabilities. It’s previously been voted as the world’s most socially inclusive building, highlighted as a breakthrough in accessible architecture.

Among its many features, Musholm includes a 110-metre-long activity ramp. This provides visitors with the opportunity to engage in a range of physical activities, no matter what their disability may be.

Speaking about Musholm, Mette Bock, the former Danish Minister for Culture, said: “This amazing space clearly demonstrates that buildings can easily be beautiful and disability-friendly at the same time. I mean, you really want to be here.”

3. Robson Square, Canada

Robson Square in Vancouver, Canada, is a sunken ‘linear urban park’, surrounded by civic buildings. It’s a unique urban space that is designed to easily accessible for disabled people, owing primarily to an entry feature called the Robson Square Steps.

The steps, designed by Arthur Erikson, have a ramp running through them diagonally, connecting the various levels of the park.

4. The Deafspace Project, USA

The Deafspace Project at Gallaudet University has been used as a guideline for designing spaces for anyone with a hearing impairment. The building focuses on clearly visible sightlines and strategically placed mirrors and optimal lighting, creating the best possible user experience.

Deafspace has now become a design principle in itself, with the group behind the original project having developed a compendium of more than 150 distinct design details.

5. Baotou Vanke Central Park, China

This urban renewal project integrates several interactive spaces over an area of around 90,000 square metres. The park has been designed with wide, organically curved paths to prove flexible movement for everyone, including disabled visitors.

The area on which the park sits was a former wasteland, but has now been transformed into a landscape of rolling hills, meadows and gardens. It showcases an architectural feat which is both inclusive and sustainable.

6. Modular Homes by ShedKM, England

In collaboration with Urban Splash, the British company, ShedKM , have been pioneering unique, affordable housing units , which have flexible interiors. These can be modified by the user, based on their individual needs.

This is a great example of how inclusive architecture can be scaled down to a residential level, providing people with a broader range of living options.

7. Hazelwood School, Scotland

Hazelwood school in Scotland has been specifically designed to provide blind and deaf students with the same educational resources as their peers.

This is done through the use of an ingenious piece of design, created by Alan Dunlop. A cork-clad trail rail wall, which provides signifiers and cues to guide students around the school, is woven throughout.

Discussing the design, Dunlop said: “ The school has been designed to deal with very specific issues whilst ensuring an architectural quality. It is a building that will not only support the senses but act as an environment that stimulates the imagination. ”

Have You Got Any More Examples of Inclusive Architecture?

So, there we have it! These are just some of the most notable pieces of inclusive architecture across the world, covering some of the most common physical disabilities that prevent equal access across the board.

These designs have acted as an inspiration for many architects, and inclusive designs are becoming more and more common. Hopefully, before long, this will be something that we take for granted as the norm.

Have you got any more examples of inclusive architecture that you would like to share? Why not leave a comment below with your suggestions so we can keep the discussion going?

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Designing With and Not Just For People with Atypical Bodies and Minds

A student looks on in Hendren's class during a remote workshop, shown on the projector screen, with three staff at the Adaptive Design Association in New York City.

We live in a world designed under a highly constrained idea of what is normal. Disability often falls outside of this rigid definition. We are taught to provide help—rather than human rights—for people with disabilities, and rarely realize that the civil rights issue of disability is intrinsically connected to the design of the built world.

Sara Hendren is a polymath who has devoted her career to changing the narrative around disability by upholding the idea that it is not only normal but, in fact, part of the human experience. She is an artist, design researcher, writer, and professor at Olin College of Engineering. Her work has been exhibited around the world and is held in permanent collections at MOMA and the Cooper Hewitt. The author of the highly acclaimed What Can a Body Do? How We Meet the Built World , Hendren is a fellow at the New America think tank, where she’s focused on investigating the future of work for adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities.

This semester, Hendren, a 2013 graduate of the Harvard Graduate School of Design’s Master in Design Studies program, is at the GSD’s Department of Architecture leading the project-based seminar “Investigating Normal: Assistive and Adaptive Design for Interdependent Futures.” Conceived as a deep dive into disability studies, the course seeks to introduce students to design “by, with, and for people with atypical bodies and minds.”

Over the past few years, there has been a growing disability-focused community at the GSD. Erik Larson (MArch I ’24) and Hannah Wong (MArch I ’24), who cofounded the student group design.able in 2020, are glad Hendren’s course is being taught. “When we do talk about accessibility, it’s still often in the context of compliance with ADA regulations. Access and inclusion should be considered a design opportunity rather than just a design constraint,” the students say.

The duo began design.able after realizing there was no student group at the GSD devoted to promoting accessibility or advocating for designers with disabilities. They’ve created social spaces for students with disabilities to share experiences, pushed for Gund Hall to be fully accessible, and hosted numerous events including a workshop on alt text with artists Shannon Finnegan and Bojana Coklyat, and a lecture on inclusive restrooms with architect Joel Sanders.

If disability is somewhere between what’s happening to your body and the inherited state of the built world, where do designers do their best work?

Sara Hendren

In Hendren’s class, students are not only studying assistive and adaptive design in the form of hardware and software, they’re also looking at artworks, performance, and culture that reframes disability as a human and dimensional experience. “If you think differently about someone, you’ll behave differently toward them… I realized at a certain point as the mother of a child with Down syndrome, trained in art—life full of prosthetics—that the best technology in the world would only do so much if people couldn’t think differently about one another,” Hendren says.

Though she does not negate the reality of medical diagnoses and impairments, Hendren is interested in looking at disability from a novel perspective. “In a social model of disability, you widen the lens a little bit to locate where disability really arises, and that is between this body and this table—with the doorways, the shape of the sidewalk. In other words, does the disability arise because my legs don’t walk, or is the disability because the world is full of stairs instead of ramps?” she explains.

By studying diverse fields such as anthropology, history, and philosophy, reading texts written by disabled thinkers and designers, as well as emphasizing design and culture production, students in Hendren’s class are asking “if disability is somewhere between what’s happening to your body and the inherited state of the built world, where do designers do their best work?” Hendren says.

Though independence is often the goalpost for design around disability, “Investigating Normal: Assistive and Adaptive Design for Interdependent Futures,” is, as its title suggests, a course about moving away from a culture that worships independence toward one that embraces and recognizes the importance of interdependence. Drawing on the example of aging technology, Hendren challenges the idea that maintaining dignity means needing other people as little as possible. “In fact, we know that loneliness, isolation, and depression are a big scourge of aging,” she says. “Those [human] connections are what makes life worth living.”

Hendren encourages her students to interrogate humanity’s resistance to receiving help, a reluctance that she believes becomes apparent in common design concepts such as “assistive technology.” “I use that term too because it’s a term of art. But if you think about the redundancy that’s built into that, there’s something really telling there,” she says. “Why are some technologies called ‘assistive technologies’—for special needs populations, as it were—instead of just ‘technologies’? Because you and I, we are using these laptops and smartphones and also this pen, and all kinds of technologies that are giving us help—that’s what they do,” Hendren explains. She believes that help is part of the human experience, and there is dignity in both giving and receiving it. “Everyone gets help. To give and receive assistance is part of our life, and we might actually design toward it rather than trying to design our way out of it,” she says.

Hendren has lined up many visitors from a wide range of fields and experiences, including Joshua Halstead, designer and lead author on the National Endowment for the Arts–commissioned report Disability Design: Summary Report from a Field Scan ; violinist and activist Julia LaGrand; and Kate Thurman from the Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities.

The seminar is especially focused on designing with and not just for people with atypical bodies and minds. Thurman, who is set to visit the class this spring, referenced the importance of this approach: “While designing for people with disabilities is covered in many design curricula, designing with disabled people is far too often overlooked. Sara Hendren’s course is a refreshing—and much-needed—departure from perpetuating ableism in design. By focusing the lens on the lived experience of people with disabilities, it becomes clear that the built environment and societal construct of “normal,” which is based on assumptions and systematic oppression, create many barriers faced by disabled folks. Hendren offers the opportunity for students to harness the power of innovation by building inclusion into the design process from the get-go.”

Indeed, Hendren insists that truly designing with disabled people entails having a rounded picture of them as human beings. “The fact is, if you don’t know a lot of disabled people, then it’s likely you’re thinking: ‘that must be hard.’ And there are hard things about it. But if you meet and work with [disabled] people, you see that the condition of disability is also deeply adaptive. Like all people, disabled people experience the world with humor and heartbreak, with a mix of joys and sorrows. Disabled people are also doing the most creative work I know, making and remaking the world in more accessible ways. But an accessible future requires all of us. When our questions about access start with creativity and urgency in equal measure, we can do really good design work,” Hendren says.

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The Journey of an Architecture Thesis: Phases of an Architecture Student

Starting an architecture thesis is like going on a boat and beginning a trip to a part of the world that has not been explored. This brings the memories of the remarkable journey of selecting the topic of my paper as a recent architecture graduate during my final semester floods my spirit with different emotions such as excitement, and anxiousness during the presentation as well as the nerve-racking defence. 

This process is divided into phases and each has its pros and cons that contribute to the enhancement of the design skills as well as the strength of character and perseverance of the participants. Come with me and explore the stages of an architecture thesis exploring the seas of research, design, and visualisation. 

Phase 1: Topic Selection 

The first significant task in the course of the architecture thesis is considered to lie in the choice of the topic. Consequently, this decision is not as simple as selecting a subject on which to focus one’s work but it’s a declaration of a design narrative worth which they are willing to pursue. It is a self-reflection process, thinking outside the box, and numerous discussions with teachers and classmates. The thrilling as well as the nervous phase of every scholar was felt during the pursuit of looking for a topic that would enhance my creative fountain as well as spearhead my thesis. 

After much deliberation, I fixed on the theme of sustainable urban design based on my passion for environmental conservation as well as urban regeneration. This decision defined my overall thesis process and contributed to the choice of the concept of freedom and masks on the path of further research and design. 

Phase 2: Proposal of the study or Research 

With my topic selected, I delved into the second phase: of the research as well as the proposal. This stage viewed me going around research papers, case studies, and past successful projects in search of information and ideas. Drawing from what has already informed other cities’ growth to learning about innovative technologies of today’s urban growth was informative and at the same time an academic exercise.

Equipped with the acquired knowledge, I wrote my thesis proposal that included the details of the aims, approaches, and relevance of the study. This paper acted as a framework for the subsequent design phase by pointing me toward the unknown territories of creativity in addressing some of the most pertinent issues facing cities today. 

Phase 3: Design Development 

In much the same way that the final stage of preparatory work and the beginning of sketching gave me a feeling of eagerness and inspiration during the preceding theoretical work, I felt a similar inclination during the shift into the phase of design development. This stage in my architecture thesis made it possible to put into practice the recommendations drawn from my research incorporating the structure, utility, and sustainability of the design. Drawing out on paper and experimenting through computer modelling each step further developed the ideas towards the direction of the envisioned ‘better’ cities that are more resistant to shocks and less hierarchical. 

This phase was defined by the need for collaboration since I engaged professors, peers, and professionals in the industry. It concerned me rather globally since they brought different assumptions regarding designs and forced me to think out of the box and make improvements to my ideas about solving complex issues of urban environments. 

 Phase 4: Production and Documentation 

 In particular, the fourth phase of the production and documentation, which was scheduled for the near future, required even greater attention and concentration. That is why every single detail of the thesis, starting from construction drawings and ending with the collection of comprehensive documentation, had to be approached very carefully and thought through. This stage provided the practical aspects of my organisational skills as well as time management as I had to cover different activities and time-sensitive deliverables. 

Of course, there were times I felt like throwing in the towel or giving up, but felt fulfilled to see my design come to life on paper. Every line, every annotation, every detail was a proof of the months spent working on the project and the final result of realising my architectural idea. 

Phase 5: Presentation and Defense 

The final process of the architecture thesis journey is the presentation and the final defence of the thesis. This is always an exciting and tense episode for the students, who present their design ideas to the members of an academic committee and leaders of the industry. When I was standing before the jury, I was feeling quite psyched and apprehensive at the same time because the jury would be scrutinising my thesis in every way possible. 

During the presentation of the design in architecture thesis, I gave a rationale on the reasoning for the choices made, the various tests and iterations conducted over several months, and finally, how my creation would influence the architecture of the learning facilities. The defence proved to be challenging but equally fulfilling for I was able to argue my points, as well as I received invaluable suggestions that enriched my perception of architecture’s capability of change. 

 In A Nutshell

 The journey of an architecture thesis is a celebration of the optimum struggle, innovation, and dedication of architectural enthusiasts. Throughout the conception and development stage, during the design and planning of the business as well as the execution, contestation, and defence, some experiences bring out the developmental aspects. 

Reflecting on the process of my thesis, I cannot help but feel grateful to my mentors, fellow students, and overall experience that make me the architect I am now. Although the way towards a thesis is tortuous and will take some time, the benefits of proceeding with a thesis are incalculable, opening the way to a future characterised by creativity, environmentally sound practices, and social responsibility.

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• Architects: Architectural Design and Research Institute, South China University of Technology,TaoZhi Studio
• Area Area of this architecture project Area:  9383 m²
• Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018
• Photographs Photographs: TaoZhi Studio(Xiaoyue Su, Ke Zhou, Changhao Jia)
• Lead Architects: Zhi Tao, Shoupeng Deng
• Building Design:  Zhi Tao, Shoupeng Deng, Xiaoyue Su
• Structural Design:  Mosong Gong, Qianyun Wu
• Electrical Design:  Xiaofeng Huang, Tao Chen, Zhiwei Huang
• Water Supply And Drainage Design:  Hongjin Cen
• Air Conditioning Design:  Zhao Wang, Rong Peng
• Energy Efficient Design:  Lihua Zhao
• Clients:  Yuancheng city Government Agent Construction Project Management Office
• Construction Unit:  Guangzhou Machinery Construction Group Co., Ltd.　
• Group:  TaoZhi Studio　
• City:  Heyuan
• Country:  China

Text description provided by the architects. The special education, on the one hand, the school implements the teaching mode of combining “medicine and teaching”, at the same time, the design requirements of the relevant codes are more detailed and strict, which has a great impact on the design; on the other hand, due to the particularity of the educated groups, this kind of schools pays special attention to the work of management, which means safety by strengthening management. However, whether the students really need and like the homogeneous campus space, the fixed learning behavior and the learning place is a question needed to study.

Since students who need special education feel different from other children and lack self-confidence, they have difficulty in normal communication with others, which leads to inferiority complex and autistic. Therefore, it is very important to develop students' normal communication ability for their physical and mental development. However, it is difficult to induce communication behavior in campus space which is homogenized and neglects the personality needs of students. As for it, we try to make changes and design the campus space that children really like in the project of school with special education of Heyuan City, Guangdong Province.

The "village" in the village The project is implemented in Heyuan City, Guangdong Province, with 126 design degrees, in which the students are aged six to twelve. The base is in a high-density residential area at the bottom, and most of the children recruited by the school are from it. Two or three stories of closely related small houses and the winding village road are the elements most familiar to children. Therefore, the design starts with the prototype of "village", so the school is divided into a number of small buildings according to its function. According to the free arrangement of the boundary line of the land, the inward activity courtyard is made as much as possible. The low level and high-density campus space characteristic, the flexible body mass layout, and the surrounding village complement each other. From village to school, the natural transition of spatial scale will strengthen students' identity to campus space.

It is worth mentioning that the southwest side of the original base has a small mountain package about 10 meters high that extends to a third of the area inside the site. As a result, the design wants to be based on the slope, so as to arrange various functional blocks on the hillside. However, a city road will be built on the north side and the south side of the land in the future and the mountains occupied by the road will be leveled. As a result, the hillsides within the land area are so small and isolated to be abandoned, which is really a pity. 

The "home" in the school With the development of the city, the fate of the surrounding residents is unknown. The architectural language of the school tries to preserve the original memory of "home" for the children. For each function volume, it uses different slope top forms, which forms the unique small house, so as to enhance the marking. In the aspect of facade design, the exterior wall of the building is mainly white and complement the shallow hues of the surrounding residential buildings. The east and west walls also adopt square holes of the same scale as the residential buildings, which are scattered freely on the white walls. There is no lack of modern feeling while reflecting the characteristics of the houses. The small houses, connected by natural and gentle corridors, flow between buildings like winding village roads. 

We reproduce the "slide" prototype in children's hearts by design, in which a shared spiral ramp at the center of the courtyard will be designed. The shared ramp is designed according to the unobstructed slope of 1:12, and the plane gradually shrinks in a spiral shape. The starting point of the ramp is directly opposite the main entrance gate, so that the children can see the ramp entrance as soon as they enter the campus. The ramps and corridors are like a chameleon lying on top of a building, and the ramp is the tail of a chameleon. 

As the morning sun rises, parents take their children down the ramp to the second floor of the classroom; after school off in the evening, the parents hold their children down the ramp to go home accompanied by the sun setting slowly. They learn by sunrise and rest by sunset. It seems to add a little bit of ritual to go and leave school, which is the most basic behavior. The ramp is originally designed for children to use, and parents also experience it since they had to pick their children up. For the circle of the ramp, it is the life of two generations.

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People are physically disabled some time in their lives. The individuals who stay fit and without inability for their entire lives are few. In this way, open structures ought to be available and obstruction allowed to both capable and disabled individuals. Disabled individuals think that it is hard to get entrance into and work unreservedly without help with numerous open structures in Delhi. The examination took stock of facilities accessible for disabled individuals out in the open structures in South Zone of Delhi. The stock secured the recognizable proof and discovering the useful condition of the facilities. The example which is considered for the investigation was astoundingly huge and an aggregate of 8 kinds of open spots were viewed as, these are Parks, Parking and Markets of south Delhi. The outcomes demonstrate that significant facilities required by impaired individuals are deficient in numerous open structures. A portion of the facility distinguished in couple of open structures are in extremely poor condition of task. Notwithstanding, nonattendance of these key features confines the exercises of individuals with physical inability. Because of deficit or maybe add up to disregard in arrangement of these facilities, their development, capability and abilities are being limited. These similarly comprise a hindrance in the improvement of their capacities. The general public everywhere is denied of the capacities and gifts in individuals with inabilities.

Hiralal Roy

Abdulrahman Isah Abubakar

Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are bona fide citizens in every country and as such have equal rights to development opportunities provided for other citizens of the nation. It is observed that a number of persons with disabilities have become a burden to the society, rather than contributing members of their communities and nation at large. This is because they have been neglected by society and the government has failed in its responsibility to properly empower and invest in them for national development. In addition, PWDs in some countries are negatively regarded as environmental nuisance and wastage in the society as many of them are involved in begging all because of lack of sustainable rehabilitation. In spite of the numerous challenges posed by the handicapping conditions, persons with disabilities are blessed with wide range of skills and talents which are needed for utilization and national development. If persons with disabilities are to be transformed into productive and independent, rather than remain a burden to the society, by extension, development of the nation, then there is need to invest in and empower them. This is where the issue of sustainable rehabilitation comes in. Therefore, this paper discusses the concept of rehabilitation, community based rehabilitation, typologies of rehabilitation services which entails medical, psycho-social, educational and vocational rehabilitation for persons with disabilities. Likewise, the paper ends with conclusion and recommendations.

Sina Rahimi

IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science

Upik Noviyanti

Traveling is a right for everyone even though they have special needs, such as people with disabilities. However, until now there are still many facilities that are less accessible for persons with disabilities. Taman Bungkul as an alternative tourist spot in Surabaya must also provide friendly facilities for persons with disabilities. This paper aims to understand the tourism needs of persons with disabilities, to find out the availability of facilities and the efforts made by Taman Bungkul managers in providing facilities for visitors with disabilities. This research uses a qualitative approach. Qualitative data obtained from interviews, observations, and literature studies will be analyzed descriptively qualitatively. So that the research results can be input for stakeholders and tourism destination managers to increase the provision of friendly facilities for people with disabilities. The results showed that persons with disabilities have different definitions related to tourism activities. Taman Bungkul has provided several facilities for persons with disabilities, but it is not fully disability friendly because the conditions of the facilities are not up to standard and are still difficult for persons with disabilities to access. The management of Taman Bungkul continues to make efforts to complete facilities for persons with disabilities but is constrained by several obstacles, namely limited development funds and the absence of a Surabaya City government program that focuses on establishing tourist destinations for people with disabilities.

Journal of Architectural Design and Urbanism

kurnia Widya

As a public building, the Campus 1 of UPGRIS requires to comply with the accessibility for all (including the diffabled people). Yet, the current condition causes the diffable people unable to access the facilities of the building, which means they are not capable of doing their activities on their own. How should we determine the condition? and how should be advise to retrofit?. The purpose of this reasearch is to identify and analyse the need of diffabled people facilities in campus 1 UPGRIS which have multiple factor. Qualitative and quantitative methods are used in the process of analyzing the problem through comparative analysis according to the regulation, hereinafter a scoring analysis will be held quantitatively to determine the priority of the problem. Commonly the dimension of the doors which width less than 80 cm, so the wheelchair can't go through the room. The conclusion for all building, is not prepared well for the diffable people acting independently.

Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Psychology

syarifah ivonesti

Objective: The number of people with disabilities in Riau province and Pekanbaru city increases every year. Therefore, we need an effort to optimize the potentials of people with disabilities. Disabled people have the same rights as other people. Method: A descriptive research originated from the data from the Social Service Office of Bengkalis Regency, Riau Province in 2017 2018 found 128 people with disabilities; 69 of them are men and 59 others are women. The types of disability are Physical and Speech Disability, Deaf or Hearing Impairment, Physical Disabilities such as stump arm(s) and leg(s), Speech Impairment, Physical Disability due to Paralysis, Physical Disability, and Severe / Double Disability. Conclusion: The government has several ways or programs to help developing these potentials of people with disabilities. The supports provided for them are workshop or a garage, workshop equipment, two-wheeled workshop equipment, daily shop, sewing machines and equipment, wheelcha...

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Disability Studies Graduate Alexis Wilner ’24 Wins Orlin Prize for Outstanding Honors Thesis

Alexis Wilner ’24 was awarded the David Orlin Prize for Overall Outstanding Thesis Project, as well as best professional studies thesis, at the 2024 Renée Crown University Honors Program Convocation on May 10. Wilner is a graduate of Syracuse University’s College of Visual Arts and Performing Arts’ drama program and the School of Education’s (SOE) Disability Studies minor program.

“By understanding the reasons for a lack of legal repercussions, support from unions, and training available, I reveal the consequences of a lack of accessibility in our industry,” Wilner explains. “Based on digital scholarship and personal interviews, I suggest a variety of ways in which companies and organizations can make their practices more inclusive.”

Wilner’s thesis provides examples of accommodations and initiatives to support all disabled theater artists. She also presents three case studies on exemplary productions and organizations that have curated authentic inclusion for their disabled production artists.

“Alexis’ work is truly exceptional and in line with the University’s commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and human thriving,” says Ashby. “All people deserve access to theater, be that as an audience member or through careers in all aspects of stage craft. It was an honor to work with Alexis on this project, and I can’t wait to see where she takes this work next.”

During her four years at Syracuse University, Wilner translated theory into practice by serving as a student representative for the University-wide Disability, Access, and Inclusion Council (DAIC), by consulting with Syracuse Stage on accessibility, and by organizing an inclusive theater collaborative cabaret and gallery night through DAIC’s Access Arts SU project in 2022.

“I am immensely grateful to win the Orlin Prize. Receiving a commendation from the Honors Program has been absolutely surreal,” Wilner says. “I have been interested in publishing my research in industry journals since the beginning of this process and am excited to finally pursue doing so with this award.”

Professor Danielle Taana Smith, Director of the Crown Honors Program , notes that the honors prize committee—made up of University faculty—choose best theses across five categories: creative, humanities, social sciences, science and engineering, and professional. These recipients receive an award of $1,000. The Orlin Prize winner for the “best of the best” thesis receives an additional $2,000.

“The Honors Thesis Project is an outstanding example of research and scholarship,” says Smith. “The threshold for receiving a prize is extraordinarily high, and the selection is always difficult.”

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MA English Thesis Defense Announcement- “Audio Description and Silent Film: Using visual rhetoric and principles of disability studies to create an AD track”

The Department of English and World Languages is pleased to announce Mary Miller successfully defended her MA English thesis. Her creative work, titled “Audio Description and Silent Film: Using visual rhetoric and principles of disability studies to create an AD track” included creating the audio description track for a 1924 silent film, Sherlock, Jr..  The audio description work was informed by disability studies and rhetorical studies, with the thesis including extension discussion on the rhetorical choices made in creating an audio description for a film.

Her work was chaired by Dr. Emily Baldys with committee members Dr. Jill Craven and Dr. A Nicole Pfannenstiel. Her work was successfully defended June 4th, 2024.

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Y Theory: A New Theory of Teaching Composition

Sophia Jantomaso

Liberty University

This thesis proposes an original theory of teaching composition structured through the concept of empathy as a scaffold for technical and positively impactful writing. The full name of the theory is W..

This thesis proposes an original theory of teaching composition structured through the concept of empathy as a scaffold for technical and positively impactful writing. The full name of the theory is Writing in Empathy (WIE) which I then translate to the letter/shape symbol, Y, consequently, Y Theory. Y is a shape symbol which images my theory’s emphasis on writing as a means for human connection, showing how the three points of a traditional rhetorical triangle (communicator, audience, message) collapse in, connect at a shared middle space, and emerge from the shared space as the operation of these three elements. Y Theory seeks to meet students’ need for personal meaning and posits language as the natural medium by which students can meaningfully connect to themselves and others through empathy for a more meaningful lived experience. To create an atmosphere where this kind of meaning-making occurs through an empathetic use of language, this thesis proposes a new theory of composition teaching, Y Theory, that pulls from three research strands. Drawing on theories of education that contextualize the student as a person, the metaphorical nature of language as presented in linguistics, and the operation and purpose of language in the field of composition studies, this thesis will combine insights from these fields to define a new theory of composition teaching that seeks to develop students’ understanding of their unique role in the world.To fulfill this aim, my thesis explains Y Theory in context of its three strands in Chapters 2-4 presents an example of the kind of course Y Theory would undergird in Chapter 5, and closes by discussing Y Theory’s position in relation to current concerns like the post-COVID landscape, rapidly developing AI, and concerns about linguistic justice.

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3MT - Three Minute Thesis

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