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Universal design in housing.
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It is shown that universal homes avoid use of special assistive technology devices and, instead, incorporate consumer products and design features that are easily usable and commonly available.Abstract:
Universal design in housing is a growing and beneficial concept. It is subtle in its differences from barrier-free, accessible, and industry standard housing. Accessibility standards and codes have not mandated universal design and do not apply to most housing. Universal design exceeds their minimum specifications for accessible design and results in homes that are usable by and marketable to almost everyone. Universal homes avoid use of special assistive technology devices and, instead, incorporate consumer products and design features that are easily usable and commonly available.read more
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Universal Design and Its Applications in Educational Environments
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Understanding disability and the importance of design for all
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors address recent debates surrounding the nature and cause of the complex process of disablement and their relevance to understanding calls for a universally accessible physical and cultural environment, and discuss the significance of these developments in light of globalisation, associate economic, political and social crises, and the struggle for a fairer and just global society.
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