Cornucopia of Disability Information: Universal Design

Articles and Publications on Universal Design

• CODI Archives
• Designing a More Usable World -- Trace R&D Center
• Universal Access at the University of Montana -- A draft of the University of Montana's Universal Access Policy.
• Universal Design Smart Homes for the 21st Century -- Charles Schwab Architect AIA
• Universal Design -- To make homes more accessible for people with disabilities.
• Universal Design of Computer Labs

Universal Design in Information

• Access to Next Generation Information Systems
• Considerations in the Design of Computers
• Federal Policy re: Documents
• Full Visual Annotation of Auditorially Presented Information for Users Who Are Deaf: ShowSounds
• Nonvisual Alternative Display Techniques for Output from Graphics-Based Computers
• World Wide Web Consortium

Universal Design in Your Home

• ADAAG Pro -- makes performing ADA facility audits a breeze. ADAAG Pro is an easy-to-use software solution to assist in ADA facility audits and creates fully customizable accessibility surveys for any type of facility. Based on the ADAAG checklist, it makes creating and maintaining surveys a snap.
• AliMed -- Provide medical, healthcare and ergonomic products.
• Concrete Change -- constructing barrier-free homes
• Easy Climber -- About stair lifts
• Expertise
• FreedomShowers.com provides valuable information to consumers and families seeking barrier free bathing solutions for their homes.
• Gita -- Pollock Lifts are a leading manufacturer of through floor domestic lifts, Stair lifts, Platform lifts and overhead hoists.
• MediTek Ltd -- An English company, provides stairlifts and accessories to the global market. MediTek maintains the highest level of safety, operational effectiveness, and above all, quality.
• MoneyGeek -- A guide offers a variety of resources on independent living for people with disabilities.
• PhoenixRising Solutions -- specializes in Universal Design, Accessibility, and Business Research/Design. Located in Vancouver, BC, Canada
• Ramps
  • Portable Ramps:
    • American Access
  • Threshold Ramps:
    • Comfort House Threshold Ramp
• UDA Accessible Ideal Home Plans

Universal Design for Learning

• Unlimited by Design Exhibit

Centers and Organizations:

• CAST - Center for Applied Special Technology
• IDEA Center -- Center for Inclusive Design & Environmental Access, University at Buffalo
• The Center for Universal Design -- the famous center in North Carolina where Ron Mace worked
• Trace Research & Development Center
• United States Access Board -- a Federal Agency Committed to Accessible Design