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Local playground has some basic sign language gestures so verbal and non-verbal kids can still play and communicate.

The docotors office has a mini MRI machine that lights up and makes noises to help kids understand the proceedure and not be scared.

A playground in a mall that is made like a giant tree.

This sink counter slopes downward to accommodate kids of different heights / ages.

Publix offers free fruit (and usually a cookie from the bakery if you go ask) for kids to snack on.

This Dominos pizza has an area for younger kids to watch the pizza making process.

This kids playground is built like a shipwreck.

An interactive book that shows kids how to ties their shoes.

A quick and easy way to figure out shoe size.

A slide into the ball pit for fun loving kids.

This school has a place for kids to store their skateboards.

This school has ‘pedal desks’ to help kids burn off some energy while learning.

This shopping cart has an area for kids to stand up as you push them.

This swing allows parents to swing with their baby / infant / toddler.

Some public transportation have built-in car seats for younger children.

This ‘playground’ has working street lights and crosswalk signs to help children learn about being safe around traffic.

This see-saw has adjustable weights so kids of different sizes can still play together.

Construction company has a fence with kid-sized windows for curious minds to see what’s going on.

This little safety seat in a public restroom will keep your child safe and secure while you use the bathroom.

A wheelchair accessible swing at the playground.

An airport / airplane themed playground for kids to enjoy.

This car wash has a soap blaster cannon to help keep the kids entertained while waiting for your vehicle to get washed.

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“My 3 tacos came in a container that was made to hold 3 tacos upright.”

“This airplane seat has a step to help short people reach the overhead locker.”

“This cat tree comes with instructions for building a cat house out of the box it came in.”

“Great customer experience design.”

“They put rails under the benches in this park so you can always be in the shadow.”

“A simple easy-open tab on this computer mouse package was a welcome surprise after a long day of moving into a new apartment.”

“Bathroom stall door with no crack in between.”

“Wildlife refuge has diagonal windows in their bird watching blind as a simple solution to allow people with diverse heights and observation needs to see birds and wildlife in the nearby bay.”

“My son’s onesie has a different color button in the middle so it’s easier to line them up properly.”

“This furniture hardware is sorted by step rather than by type.”

“Solar park bench with usb charging ports.”

“This rooftop for bicycles so the saddle won’t get wet.”

“These reversible benches allow you to decide which direction you prefer to face while you sit on them.”

“This track to help people bring their bikes up or down stairs.”

“My empanada says what meat is inside.”

“I ordered some sample colors for new blinds, and they sent me actual tiny little blinds.”

“The spoons in this japanese restaurant have a little nudge on their end so they don’t fall into the bowl.”

“My puzzle came with a stand for the box.”

“This pill can be split into 5mg doses or 7.5mg doses depending on which side you break it.”

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