Dementia is the umbrella term under which all memory disorders—including the well-recognized Alzheimer’s disease—fall. It occurs when the loss of memory and abilities to communicate, learn, and reason are severe enough to interfere with daily life. According to the World Health Organization, around 50 million people have dementia.
Previously, we extolled the virtues of taking the simplest first steps to sensory-inclusive design. Now we take a look at a those who are on the ground running.
In our newest Ask The Expert, Melanie Mills from Easterseals Midwest discusses her work as well as her collaboration with the St. Louis Aquarium.
Dementia is the umbrella term under which all memory disorders—including the well-recognized Alzheimer’s disease—fall.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition initiated by either experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, like sexual assault, combat, natural disasters, violent crime, or accidents.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition related to brain development that impacts how a person perceives and socializes with others.
A learning disorder is an information-processing obstacle that prevents a person from learning a skill and using it effectively.
We interviewed Uma Srivastava, CEO of KultureCity, from her home in Nashville, Tennessee. Uma talks to us about how 1 in 5 people have some sort of sensory processing disorder, meaning many of our future guests could be included in this group.