Universal Design is the design of products
and environments to be usable by all
people, to the greatest extent possible,
without the need for adaptation or
specialized design.
 Universal Design is a process
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Aesthetics
Engineering Options
Environmental Issues
Safety Concerns
Industry Standards
Cost

 Universal Design can be applied to any product or environment
 Making a product or environment accessible to people with
disabilities often benefits everyone
 Universal Design is a goal that puts a high value on both diversity
and inclusiveness
Identify the Application
 Define the Universe
 Involve Consumers
 Adopt Guidelines or Standards
 Apply Guidelines or Standards
 Plan for Accommodations
 Train and Support
 Evaluate
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Equitable Use
 Flexibility in Use
 Simple & Intuitive
 Perceptible Information
 Tolerance for Error
 Low Physical Effort
 Size & Space for Approach & Use
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Edp 279 assingment 2.3
Edp 279 assingment 2.3

Edp 279 assingment 2.3

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    Universal Design isthe design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.  Universal Design is a process 
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          Aesthetics Engineering Options Environmental Issues SafetyConcerns Industry Standards Cost  Universal Design can be applied to any product or environment  Making a product or environment accessible to people with disabilities often benefits everyone  Universal Design is a goal that puts a high value on both diversity and inclusiveness
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    Identify the Application Define the Universe  Involve Consumers  Adopt Guidelines or Standards  Apply Guidelines or Standards  Plan for Accommodations  Train and Support  Evaluate 
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    Equitable Use  Flexibilityin Use  Simple & Intuitive  Perceptible Information  Tolerance for Error  Low Physical Effort  Size & Space for Approach & Use 