Center for Universal Design

These articles from the online archive provide a good starting point for people wishing to learn more about Universal Design.

Overview of Universal Design

For anyone new to Universal Design, these articles explain UD and give supporting examples.

• The Universal Design File: Designing for People of All Ages and Abilities
• Universal Design Exemplars

For Architects

• Removing Barriers to Health Care
• Removing Barriers to Health Clubs and Fitness Facilities
• Curbless Showers: An Installation Guide
• Threshold: Recessed Into Subfloor (and other tech sheets)

For Product Designers

• Proper Grips, Proper Grips, Workspace Layout
• Universal Design: Product Evaluation Countdown

For Builders

• Wood Ramp Design: How to Add a Ramp
• Any of the tech sheets

For Event and Exhibit Planners

• Accessible Temporary Events, A Planning Guide
• Removing Barriers: Planning Meetings That Are Accessible To All Participants

For Consumers

• Simple Solutions: Home Automation Technology for Easy, Safe, and Accessible Living
• Tenant’s Guide to Apartment Modifications