Article created by: Inga Korolkovaite

Instead of mindlessly chasing profits, some companies and entrepreneurs develop their products focusing on people with disabilities. They create swings for wheelchair users, versions of paintings that even the blind can enjoy, and their work is making the world a better place.

So, to celebrate society's advancement towards inclusivity, Bored Panda has collected pictures of some of the most brilliant accessibility inventions. Continue scrolling to check out the entries, upvote your favorites, and let us know in the comments if any of them could be improved!

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#1

Ted Rummel, Amazing Doctor Paralyzed From The Waist Who Can Still Perform Surgeries Thanks To Remarkable Stand-Up Wheelchair

Medical technology and innovation assisting mobility and procedures for patients with disabilities in clinical settings.

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    This Carousel In Hong Kong Has A Sea Turtle Mounted To The Floor For Physically Impaired Children

    Carousel featuring an accessible sea turtle ride showcasing technology and innovation for those who really need it.

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    This Park Has A Swing For Wheelchair Users

    Accessible playground swing designed with technology and innovation for users with disabilities by the sea.

    The freefall that these swings provide is about 4.3 feet (1.3m) and they can safely take on a load of up to 4,400 pounds (2,000 kg). Moreover, the rope pull included within the design allows those with upper body mobility to swing themselves independently. 

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    This Retirement Home Has A Fake Bus Stop To Keep Residents With Dementia From Wandering Off

    Outdoor scene showing a peaceful area with bench and greenhouse, illustrating technology and innovation for those in need.

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    Zack Nelson Designed An Off-Road “Wheelchair” So That His Wife Can Go Places She Never Imagined, It’s Now Up For Mass-Production

    Woman using all-terrain wheelchair on a dirt path, showcasing technology and innovation for those who really need it outdoors.

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    #6

    A Color Blind Viewer

    Color blind viewer with innovative lenses demonstrating technology and innovation applied to those who really need it in Tennessee.

    The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and Tennessee State Parks have partnered to install “color blind” viewfinders at five state park locations across the state. In total, there are 11 of them installed in Tennessee.

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    If You’re An Elderly Or A Person With Physical Impairment, You Will Receive A Card That Enables You To Cross The Road With A Longer Countdown Time (Singapore)

    Accessible pedestrian button with technology for longer crossing time, aiding those who truly need innovation and assistance.

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    My Daughter Is Blind And For Her 9th Birthday Party We Made Braille Chocolate Message Slabs - "I Love You" And "Happy Birthday" In Braille

    Chocolate bars with Braille text, showcasing technology and innovation applied to those who really need it.

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    #9

    This Kettle Fits In To A Tilting Mount To Help People With Arthritis Pour

    Innovative kitchen appliance designed for easier beverage preparation in a home setting, showcasing technology and innovation use.

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    This Picnic Table Has Seating For Adults, A High Chair, Kids Table And Table Accecible With A Wheelchair All In One

    Curved blue outdoor picnic table with integrated cup holders, showcasing technology and innovation for community use.

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    Emergency Alarm Chords Running Along The Floor Of The Disabled Toilet In Berlin Airport In Case Someone Falls Over And Requires Assistance

    Accessible restroom with floor-level support fixtures showcasing technology and innovation for those who need it.

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    In The City Of Kızkalesi, Turkey, This Beach Includes An Access Ramp So That Physically Impaired People Can Swim

    Person in wheelchair using accessible beach ramp and water innovation for those with disabilities at a crowded beach.

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    This Man Lost His Legs So He Built A Ramp Onto His Trike To Use His Motorized Wheelchair To Drive It

    Man using innovative technology on a customized motorcycle with wheelchair adaptation on a sunny day.

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    #14

    This Wearable Microphone One Of My Students Gave Me To Beam Directly To His Hearing Aids

    Hand holding a Phonak Roger device with technology and innovation designed for those who really need it.

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    #15

    A Rubik’s Cube For The Blind

    Hand holding a tactile Rubik's Cube designed with textured patterns demonstrating technology and innovation for accessibility.

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    This Chair Allowing People With Disabilities To Go In The Sea. Free For Anyone To Use, Santa Cruz, Portugal

    All-terrain beach wheelchair with technology and innovation designed for those who really need mobility access on sand.

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    The Town Next To Mine Just Installed An Accessibility Matt On The Beach For Wheelchairs And Strollers

    Blue accessible pathway on a sandy beach showcasing technology and innovation for those who truly need it.

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    My Uncle Didn't Like Being Unable To Do Higher Up Chores After Becoming Disabled So He Designed And Made His Very Own Automatic Wheelchair Lift

    Man seated on an innovative technology device resembling a motorized elevated chair on a quiet street.

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    This Sink And Tilted Mirror Is Perfectly Adapted To A Help A Disabled Person

    Accessible bathroom sink with safety rails and touchless soap dispenser showing technology and innovation for those in need

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    #20

    This Park Has Ramps Throughout It So Kids In Wheelchairs Can Play Too

    Accessible playground ramp with yellow rails, showing technology and innovation applied to those who really need it outdoors.

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    #21

    This Tesco Branch Offers A Lanyard To People With Hidden Disabilities To Signal To Staff That They Might Need Extra Help While Shopping

    Display promoting sunflower lanyards for hidden disabilities, showcasing technology and innovation for those who really need it.

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    #22

    This Apartment Complex Pool With Wheelchair Access

    Accessible pool with technology and innovation features including handrails and ramps for people who really need it.

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    #23

    Not My Van But I Finally Got To Drive An Adaptive Vehicle, Me Being Disabled. Crazy Dreams Come True

    Child using adaptive driving technology inside a vehicle, showcasing innovation applied to those who really need it.

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    #24

    This Surf Shop Offers Free Rental Of A Beach Wheelchair To Elderly Or Disabled People

    Beach wheelchair with large wheels for easy access on sand, showcasing technology and innovation for those who need it.

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    #25

    These Shampoo And Conditioner Bottles Have Braille On Them To Identify What They Are For The Blind/ Visually Impaired

    Two small green travel-sized tubes of shampoo and conditioner on a beige surface showing technology and innovation applied.

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    I Adapt Cars For Disabled People For A Living, A Guy Rocked Up On This Beast Today

    Mobility scooter with innovative design for enhanced technology and accessibility in a workshop setting.

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    In Basel, There's A Model That Allows The Visually Impaired To Experience The Layout Of The City

    Bronze tactile map by the river, showcasing technology and innovation for accessibility and those who really need it.

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    The Accessible Ramp Is Built Into The Staircase

    Modern building exterior at night with large glass windows and wide steps showcasing technology and innovation design.

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    #29

    This Braille Edition Of UNO

    Braille edition UNO card game designed with technology and innovation for those who really need accessible gaming.

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    This Truck Has A Slide Out Door And Elevator For A Wheelchair Bound Driver

    White vehicle with a ramp deployed for accessibility showcasing technology and innovation for those who really need it.

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    This Shopping Cart For People In A Wheelchair (Spotted At Lidl In Germany)

    Specialized shopping carts designed with technology and innovation for people with disabilities at a store entrance.

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    The Wheelchair Bumpable Buttons In The Elevator At A Spinal Cord Health Care Centre

    Accessible restroom with numbered stalls and handrails showcasing technology and innovation for those in need.

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    Found At My Local Publix. This Grocery Cart Lets You Push Around Special Needs Adults Instead Of Children

    Accessible shopping cart with technology and innovation designed for those with special needs in a store setting.

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    This Wheelchair Bathroom Uses Impairment Friendly Buttons To Lock The Door

    Accessible technology example with push buttons for locking and opening doors, designed to aid those who really need it.

    Also outside the bathroom the button for the automatic door has a green/red ring to signify if the bathroom is occupied

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    #35

    The Uni Where I Study Has A Special Chair For Disabled People To Go Down Stairs During An Emergency

    Green evacuation chair with mobility design, showcasing technology and innovation for those who really need it in emergencies.

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    #36

    This Park Has A Nature Trail For The Visually Impaired

    Schueler Woods vision impaired hiking trail sign with braille and QR code showcasing technology and innovation for those in need.

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    #37

    This Wheelchair Accessible Playground Carousel

    Accessible playground equipment with technology and innovation designed for those who really need it in an outdoor park setting.

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    This Hotel's Rooms For Physically Impaired People Have A Second, Lower Peephole

    Hotel room door 201 showing accessible technology and innovation for those who really need it.

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    In Japan And Many Other Countries, Sidewalks Have Paths For The Blind

    Yellow tactile paving on pavement guiding visually impaired, an example of technology and innovation for those who really need it.


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