WHY UNIVERSAL DESIGN IS CRITICAL

TOO MANY ARCHITECTS, PLANNERS, TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS AND URBAN DESIGNERS REDUCE THE ADA TO SOME KIND OF ONEROUS HURDLE THAT MUST BE LEAPED

I look at design for dignity, design for all, design for people with disabilities—as a belief, a guidepost, a best practice—not so much a begrudging checklist.

It is like any other approach to diversity. 

You rely not simply on code alone to make your city welcoming to people of all races, genders, incomes. 

You listen to them and value their opinions and incorporate their diverse cultural and other needs to make a place where all can thrive.