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Diversity in the NYSID Book Collection: Neurodiversity and Ability

Neurodiversity

 

Designing For Autism Spectrum Disorders

by: Kristi Gaines, Angela Bourne, Michelle Pearson, and Mesha Kleibrink

 

At Home with Autism: Designing Housing for the Spectrum

by: Kim Steele

Inclusive Housing: A Pattern Book: Design for Diversity and Equality 

by:  Edward Steinfeld, Jonathan White, and Danise R. Levine

*includes layouts for rooms, houses, and neighborhoods*

Lost in space: architecture and dementia

by: Eckhard Fedderson and Insa Ludtke, editors

Ability

Accessible Design for Hospitality, 2nd Edition

by: Thomas D. Davies, Jr. and Kim A. Beasley

In Sight: A Guide to Design with Low Vision in Mind

by: Michael Evamy and Lucienne Roberts

*The two halves of this book are separated so images and text can be easily cross-referenced or viewed on their own.*

 

Universal Design for the Home: Great-Looking, Great-Living Design for All Ages, Abilities, and Circumstances

by: Wendy A. Jordan

 

The Accessible Home: Designing for All Ages & Abilities

by Deborah Pierce

Applying the ADA

by: Marcela Abadi Rhoads

Book Blurb: "By showing how The 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design have been applied in various contexts and building types, this extensively illustrated guide helps readers quickly understand the requirements of the standards and how to apply them to both new construction and renovation."