THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - 19

A GUIDE TO UNIVERSAL DESIGN

UNIVERSAL DESIGN

Broad-spectrum architectural planning ideas meant to produce buildings, products and environments inherently accessible to both people with and without disabilities.

Emerged from the broader accessibility movement and adaptive and assistive technology, and seeks to blend aesthetics into these core considerations.

Unlike early forms of accessible design, which often segregated people with disabilities, universal design involves environments that can be used by a wide range of users, regardless of their age or level of ability.