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“Empowered by Feedback: Inclusivity at the Zoo” — 2025 Seattle Design Festival

We were thrilled to partner with the Woodland Park Zoo, WA Assistive Technology Act Program, and Age Friendly Seattle for our fourth installation at the Seattle Design Festival “Empowered by Feedback: Inclusivity at the Zoo” featured an Empower Station intended to help people using electric mobility devices more easily power up and enjoy public spaces.

More than 700 people stopped and festivalgoers had an overwhelmingly positive response to the concept. Several shared insightful feedback for making it even more inclusive (for example, highlighting that it could also help folks using oxygen tanks!). Several families even stopped and used the space to relax and recharge.

A BIG thanks to all the volunteers who supported this year’s installation. We look forward to more opportunities to advance the conversation about Universal Design together!