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Accessible Homes Featuring Inclusive Games for Hearing-Impaired Players

When it comes to public spaces, accessibility is a legal requirement. Museums, schools, post offices—nearly all public buildings offer accessible entry options, or they’re in the process of adding them. But what about private homes? Are they only accessible if the owner has specific needs, or can they be designed to welcome everyone? 

Making an Accessible Home 

There are several ways to create an accessible home. For new builds, architects and builders can integrate accessibility features right into the blueprints. For older homes, there are plenty of retrofit options to consider. For instance, *This Old House*, a popular home renovation YouTube channel, has an excellent video showing the step-by-step process of transforming homes for accessibility. Watch here: https://youtu.be/Tc3oi6zpxzU


How Attainable is Accessible Housing

Accessible homes are essential for ensuring safety, comfort, and independence—particularly for people with disabilities and older adults who may need a little extra support in their daily environment. An article by Elevance Health, How Affordable and Attainable Is Accessible Housing? Explores the concept of accessible housing and discusses the challenges of finding affordable, accessible homes in today’s market. Read more at: https://www.elevancehealth.com/our-approach-to-health/health-equity/how-affordable-and-attainable-is-accessible-housing

What do you think about accessible housing? Should all homes be built or retrofitted with accessibility in mind? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

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Inclusive Gaming: How to Boost Accessibility for Hearing-Impaired Gamers

Learn how game creators are making strides to improve gaming for people with mild hearing disabilities and those who are Deaf. Check out more information: https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/blog/silent-gamers/

The SPAN Youth Chat

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Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org
Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know
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