Beyond Design: Books & Media to Explore
Great healthcare design begins with understanding people. Explore books, documentaries, and other media that offer perspectives on health, aging, accessibility, inclusion, and the human experience. While not specific to healthcare design or CHID exam preparation, these resources may inspire new ways of thinking about the environments we create.
Disclaimer: These resources are shared for informational purposes only and do not represent endorsements by AAHID. This is not a comprehensive list, and inclusion does not imply agreement with all views or content presented.
Books & Reading
- Blue Zones – Explore research and stories about longevity, healthy living, and the ways our environments and communities can influence well-being.
- Fiona Finer the Interior Designer – Written by current CHID, Corinn R. Soro, this is a children’s book introducing the interior design profession and encouraging creativity and an early interest in design.
- Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist – Judith Heumann – A memoir exploring disability rights, advocacy, and accessibility, offering valuable perspectives on creating more inclusive environments.
Documentaries & Films
- Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution – A documentary highlighting the disability rights movement and the importance of accessibility, inclusion, and advocacy.
- David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived – A documentary exploring resilience, disability, and life after a spinal cord injury, offering perspectives on the experiences and needs of individuals navigating significant life changes.
- Coming Soon Being Heumann – Based on the true story of disability rights activist Judith Heumann, this film highlights the fight for accessibility, inclusion, and equal rights, offering important perspectives for professionals designing environments for people of all abilities.