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 ...

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 ...

While the aging professors are creating a faculty bottleneck (“Aging Professors Create a Faculty Bottleneck,” The Chronicle, March 18), aging workers are creating a disability bottleneck across the ...

"Vitruvius" is the name given to a new home designed by Heartland Homes in collaboration with the Research Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDEA Lab) in the School of Architecture ...

Universal design (UD) is the design of environments and products to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation. When designers apply UD principles, their ...

It’s no secret that hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, medical office buildings and other healthcare centers often function as safe havens for their communities. Over the last few years, ...

The appliance should be accessible and appealing to all in the home. The appliance should allow for both right-hand and left-hand use, and accommodate people with functional limitations. 3. SImple and ...