Universal Design: Four or Five Concepts to Test a Design |
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Make it universal
Is it designed for a wide range of abilities and needs?
Make it effective
Does
it actually work for the specific needs?
Has it been
tested or at least reviewed by representatives of a wide range of users?
Is it supported by research,
design standards, or other sources?
Make it welcoming
Does
it feel natural and comfortable for all users?
Does it discriminate
unnecessarily on the basis of ability?
Does it give
the impression of disability-based discrimination?
Make it a design
solution that is durable over time
Can it
accommodate change through flexibility, adaptability, or adjustability?
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