History of Universal Design
"'Universal Design' means the design of products, environments, programs, and services to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. 'Universal…
Universal Design in Healthcare Facilities:
Promotes medical facility policy-making that considers the needs of everyone who uses the facility: clients and their families, service providers, and distributors
Promotes resource savings
Reduces…
Universal Design in Environment and Facilities:
Ensure an accessible public transport stop is built according to the standard and is not far away from the facility
Provide parking spaces, including accessible parking spots for persons with…
The 7 Principles of Universal Design:
Equitable in Use
Flexibility in Use
Simple and Intuitive Use
Perceptible Information
Tolerance for Error
Low Physical Effort
Size and Space for Approach and Use
References:Baida, L., & Ivanova, O.…
The Benefits of Universal Design:
Creates an inclusive society which acknowledges human diversity, ensures quality and social inclusion on equal terms, and promotes respects for the abilities of every person.
Improves the quality of all people,…
