The goal of universal design is to maximize usability by individuals with a wide variety of characteristics. Whether learning strategies or physical space, universal design operates by a set of ...

Edward Steinfeld is an expert on universal design and accessibility. He can speak to the media about topics that range from inclusive buildings and restrooms to accessible transit and infrastructure.

The Seven Principles of Universal Design have been influencing accessibility practitioners for years. They are typically applied by designers – of space, software, equipment, however they can also be ...

“It sounded like a semitruck was coming,” said Adam Wouk, manager of disability services at Joliet Junior College, as he reflected on a student using a platform at another institution. “I wasn’t even ...

Your responsibility is to include everyone in your audience. When discussing Universal Design, or making your course accessible to everyone, most people think instantly of physical accommodations in ...

Members of Bermuda’s top architectural firm pushed yesterday for the implementation of more accessible designs in buildings across the island. Vanessa Bean and Susan Behrens, senior members of OBM ...

NMAH copy Purchased from the NMAH Library Endowment. "Reveals that the twentieth-century shift from 'design for the average' to 'design for all' took place through political, economic, and scientific ...

Cities with disabilities are those that present spaces and environments that impede or make it difficult for citizens to access, participate and interact, regardless of any loss or abnormality related ...