Practical optimism just sits comfortably with me somehow.

"J. W. Elphinstone does a very good job of arraying the research-based arguments for Universal Design in home remodeling."

"A new social entrepreneurial project in the Universal Design space out of the UK"

Great post from Rowland on his learning on open innovation.

All sound advice! (via Derek Baird)

Bright One reports

Ben reports…

"Today sees the wonderful announcement that Enabled by Design have secured funding from Innovation Exchange's Next Practice programme. The funding supports EbD through to April 2010 and therefore will allow this excellent project to develop in the way that it deserves and is the next episode of the story which began at the first Social Innovation Camp of which it was the inaugural winner." Thanks to Rohan and all the guys at NESTA for all your help and support.

"Marking an important new chapter in the Enabled by Design story, today sees the launch of the Innovation Exchange’s Next Practice programme. EbD and 13 other third sector innovation projects have been chosen to work with the Innovation Exchange and develop our work, taking them on to the next level. Sat within the Independent Living half of the programme, Innovation Exchange will provide us with business coaching and access to related networks, some tailored support around our needs as a business, and also a helping hand with some seed investment through NESTA’s Innovation Exchange Fund."

thinkpublic blog us. cheers guys! look forward to working more with you

"Community equipment and wheelchairs provide a significant gateway to independence for millions of people.The transformation of community equipment is an important element within health and social care policy as set out in the new cross-sector concordat Putting people first: a shared vision and commitment to the transformation of adult social care."