Transcript Universal Design & Universal Design for Learning

Guidelines and Principles
UNIVERSAL DESIGN & UNIVERSAL
DESIGN FOR LEARNING
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Universal Design
Universal design is defined as the design of products and
environments, to be usable by all people, to the greatest
extent possible, without need for adaptation or
specialized design. The intent of universal design Is to
simplify life for everyone by making products,
communications, and the built environment more usable
by as many people as possible at little or no extra cost.
Universal design benefits people of all ages and
disabilities.
The Center for Universal Design,
North Carolina State
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http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/
Universal Design Principles
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Equitable use
Flexibility of use
Simple and intuitive use
Perceptible information
Tolerance for error
Low Physical Effort
Size and space for approach and use
The 7 Principles of UD
Equitable Use
The design is useful and marketable to people
with diverse abilities
Flexibility in Use
The design accommodates a wide range
of individual preferences & abilities
Simple and Intuitive Use
Use of the design is easy to understand,
regardless of the user’s experience,
knowledge, language skills or current
concentration level
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The 7 Principles of UD
Perceptible Information
 Design communicates necessary information
effectively to the user, regardless of ambient
conditions of the user’s sensory abilities
Tolerance for Error
 Design minimizes hazards and the adverse
consequences of accident
l or unintended actions
Low Physical Effort
 Design can be used efficiently and comfortably and
with a minimum of fatigue
Size and Space for Approach and Use
 Appropriate size and space is provided for
approach, reach, manipulation, and use regardless
of user’s body size, posture or mobility
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