Universal Design for the Physical World Flashcards
What are the seven principles of universal design?
Equitable Use, Flexibility in Use, Simple and Intuitive Use, Perceptible Information, Tolerance for Error, Low Physical Effort, Size and Space for Approach and Use
What is the principle, Equitable Use?
The design of the product or environment should be useful and marketable to everyone regardless of his or her abilities. If possible, everyone should be able to use the environment or product in the same manner. If identical uses are not provided, then equivalent options should be provided.
What is the principle, Flexibility in Use?
The design of the product or environment should provide people with a variety of options for use of its features. The environment or product should be adaptable to an individual’s preferences and abilities.
What is the principle, Simple and Intuitive Use?
The purpose of the product or environment’s features should be easy to understand. A person’s background, language, or experience should not hinder his or her understanding of how to use the product or navigate the environment.
What is the principle, Perceptible Information?
Information about the product or environment’s design should be communicated effectively and should be perceivable to everyone. A person’s sensory abilities should not hinder him or her from receiving information. Information should be presented in different formats to increase effective communication to individuals with diverse abilities.
What is the principle, Tolerance for Error?
The design of the product or environment should reduce the chances of accidents or hazards from occurring. The design should also anticipate any unintentional actions that may occur during use.
What is the principle, Low Physical Effort?
The design of the product or environment should require little to no physical effort to use. A person should be able to use the product or navigate the environment comfortably without feeling fatigued during use or after use.
What is the principle, Size and Space for Approach and Use?
Sufficient space should be provided in the design so that it allows anyone to use the design features regardless of physical build or physical abilities.
What are the accessibility enhancements of sidewalks?
Curb cuts, bumped and ridged tiles
“Sidewalks that are wheelchair accessible and have curb cuts that orient people who are blind, assist people with motor disabilities and people who walk with objects such as carts and strollers” is an example of which principle?
Principle 1, Equitable Use
“Detectable warnings built into curb cuts that warn people who are blind that they are approaching a street” is an example of which principle?
Principle 4, Perceptible Information
“Sidewalks that are smooth and absent of bumps and cracks” is an example of which principle?
Principle 6, Low Physical Effort
“Width of sidewalk allows for use of assistive technologies (e.g., rollators, wheelchairs)” is an example of which principle?
Principle 7, Size and Space for Approach and Use
What are the accessibility enhancements of building entrances?
Ramps
“Same entrance to the building for all people (instead of a main entrance for people who can walk up stairs and a separate entrance for people in wheelchairs)” is an example of which principle?
Principle 1, Equitable Use
“Ramps built into stairs – not separate from stairs (sleek, modern universal design)” is an example of which principle?
Principle 1, Equitable Use
What are assistive technologies for stairs?
Stair climbing wheelchairs, elevators
“Elevators provided for access to multiple levels in buildings that can be used by a wide variety of people” is an example of which principle?
Principle 1, Equitable Use
“Buttons on elevators that are tactile or have Braille on them” is an example of which principle?
Principle 4, Perceptible Information
“Visual and audio feedback that announces each floor level” is an example of which principle?
Principle 4, Perceptible Information
What are accessible design alternatives for doorknobs?
Push button doors, automatic doors, accessible door thresholds, accessible doorbells
“Doorbells that have lights as well as audio cues” is an example of which principle?
Principle 4, Perceptible Information
“Doorbells that can be programmed to send vibrating signals to a device” is an example of which principle?
Principle 4, Perceptible Information
“Doors that have lever handles that require less effort to operate” is an example of which principle?
Principle 6, Low Physical Effort
“Electronic doors with sensors and flat entryways that everyone can use” is an example of which principle?
Principle 6, Low Physical Effort
What are ways to make a bathroom accessible?
Grip bars, sufficient space for wheelchairs, automatic hands-free faucets, unisex bathrooms, braille bathroom signs
“Bathroom labels that are both visual and tactile” is an example of which principle?
Principle 4, Perceptible Information
“Bathrooms that serve the needs of diverse individuals by providing hands-free faucets, automatic flushing, and handles for support” is an example of which principle?
Principle 6, Low Physical Effort
“Bathrooms that provide sufficient space for maneuverability of body and assistive technologies” is an example of which principle?
Principle 7, Size and Space for Approach and Use
What are ways to make drinking fountains more accessible?
Auto-detect features, multiple heights, large push buttons
“Drinking fountains that are placed at varying heights to accommodate different users” is an example of which principle?
Principle 2, Flexibility in Use
“Drinking fountains that have auto-detecting features” is an example of which principle?
Principle 6, Low Physical Effort
What are ways to make transportation systems more accessible?
Online ticket purchasing, wide turnstiles or gates, bumped/ridged train platforms, clear train arrival announcements, clear door visibility, clear mind-the-gap signage, and accessible route maps and guides