We often use the expression, “I could get there with my eyes shut”, when we’re so accustomed to a certain place that it’s effortless to navigate there. While this effortlessness is far from the reality for a blind or visually impaired person, there is certainly a level of comfort that
Pizza Hut recently completed a successful pilot with RightHear to make their stores accessible to the blind and visually impaired. After an overwhelming response from the initial 16 locations, Pizza Hut have now expanded to all 97 branches and franchise-owned restaurants throughout Israel! Which means anyone with orientation challenges can
The US is entering the era of The Great Return. Companies are responding to easing of restrictions and changes to social distancing mandates as they slowly transition from remote work to in-person. There’s a lot of discussion and debate about what flexible working looks like in 2022. What we do
Why am I always getting lost? This is a question I ask myself regularly. I struggle to get my bearings in a large place – even if I’ve been there before. I’m regularly late because I can’t find the meeting room. I have to change the map settings so I’m
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers independent wayfinding as a right not a privilege. At least according to Special Master and seasoned attorney, Mr David Ferleger, in his recent paper from the University of Pennsylvania Law Review. We highly recommend reading the entire essay. But for those who prefer
Unconscious bias – also referred to as implicit bias – is a person’s attitude or beliefs about others that occurs without the person being aware of it. These biases can come from past experiences, learned assumptions, or social perceptions. And they can affect how you think about certain people or
Your signage is an extension of your brand. It is a visual and textual representation of who you are and what you want to say. It’s one of the most important impressions you can make on your customers and your employees. So make sure that everyone is able to access
The importance of accessibility Many retailers are embracing accessibility to create a welcoming experience for all customers. You may already have priority parking spaces or a ramp installed. Perhaps even height-adjusting dining tables. But what about visually impaired and blind people? They likely need some assistance to navigate your retail
2021 was an incredible year for RightHear – check out the top partnerships of the year! Winning awards, growing to over 2,000 locations, and expanding the team. And now RightHear is bringing all that momentum and all that learning to North America. Where is the new office? The new American
Microsoft’s Herzliya campus was designed to support innovation and accessibility while being environmentally friendly. It is the first “LEED V4 Gold” certified building in Israel. Which makes it one of the most sustainable buildings in the country. It uses innovative technologies such as: WaterGen which generates water from air moisture GreenWall
