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
“Both audible and visual arrival announcements” is an example of which principle?
Principle 4, Perceptible Information
“Transportation systems that allow mobile devices to provide alerts regarding information and announcements” is an example of which principle?
Principle 4, Perceptible Information
“High contrast colors on doors that distinguish doors from the rest of the environment” is an example of which principle?
Principle 4, Perceptible Information
“Transportation systems that provide tactile route maps and guides and enlarged maps and guides that are simple and easy to understand” is an example of which principle?
Principle 4, Perceptible Information
“Detectable warnings and lights along the edges of platforms” is an example of which principle?
Principle 4, Perceptible Information
“Turnstiles and gates that are large enough and wide enough for wheelchairs and various people to use” is an example of which principle?
Principle 7, Size and Space for Approach and Use
What are ways to make taxis more accessible?
Accessible fare counters and touchscreens, wheelchair accessible taxis
“Taxis that have wheelchair access” is an example of which principle?
Principle 2, Flexibility in Use
“Credit card or cash payment options” is an example of which principle?
Principle 2, Flexibility in Use
“Touchscreens for people who are blind to use to access information about the taxi and fare” is an example of which principle?
Principle 4, Perceptible Information
“Touchscreens that have larger clickable areas and fonts help prevent people who are visually impaired or have motor disabilities from making mistakes, communicate mistakes, and help users recover from those mistakes” is an example of which principle?
Principle 5, Tolerance for Error
What are ways to support individuals with disabilities in an emergency?
Smoke detectors with bright flashing lights, mobile device updates for emergencies, accessible fire extinguishers
“Emergency exit routes that are accessible and usable for all people” is an example of which principle?
Principle 1, Equitable Use
“Smoke detectors and other alarm systems that have flashing lights and audio sounds” is an example of which principle?
Principle 4, Perceptible Information
What are ways to make grocery stores and shopping more accessible?
Easy access shelves, buying groceries online, braille labels
“Shelves, product markers, product information, and prices that can be exposed to portable devices” is an example of which principle?
Principle 1, Equitable Use
“Orientation and guidance provided in the grocery store for everyone to help find items” is an example of which principle?
Principle 1, Equitable Use
“Shelves placed at lower heights to accommodate diverse needs of shoppers” is an example of which principle?
Principle 2, Flexibility in Use
What are ways to make the self check-in and check-out process more accessible?
Multiple height kiosks, accessible touchscreen kiosk experiences, large buttons with enough contrast, audio interfaces, online check-in, mobile check-in
“Kiosks that have both audio and visual touchscreen interfaces to accommodate various users, and controls that accommodate people who are blind or visually impaired” is an example of which principle?
Principle 2, Flexibility in Use
“Kiosks that are placed at various heights to accommodate diverse users” is an example of which principle?
Principle 2, Flexibility in Use
“Larger clickable areas and fonts help prevent users who are visually impaired or have motor disabilities from making mistakes and recover” is an example of which principle?
Principle 5, Tolerance for Error
What are ways to make signs more accessible?
Intuitive icons, braille signs, simple and clear signs
“Standardized signs that have depictions that are visually intuitive and communicate important information in a simple manner” is an example of which principle?
Principle 3, Simple and Intuitive Use
“Visual signs that also present the same information in audio and Braille formats” is an example of which principle?
Principle 4, Perceptible Information
“Signs that are enlarged with high contrasting colors” is an example of which principle?
Principle 4, Perceptible Information
What are ways to make printed materials more accessible?
e-Reader or electronic formats, braille, different color and sized money, screen magnifiers, audio formats
“Printed text-based materials are supplemented with visuals that reinforce information” is an example of which principle?
Principle 3, Simple and Intuitive Use
“Printed materials that use language that can be understood by a wide range of users” is an example of which principle?
Principle 3, Simple and Intuitive Use
“Options that are provided for printed materials, such as Braille, large print, and electronic formats” is an example of which principle?
Principle 4, Perceptible Information
“Content on printed materials that is clear and distinguishable” is an example of which principle?
Principle 4, Perceptible Information
What are ways to make microwaves more accessible?
Tactile interfaces, bumped stickers on touchscreen controls, audio interfaces
“Microwaves that have tactile interfaces, such as dials, or touchscreen interface and larger buttons” is an example of which principle?
Principle 2, Flexibility in Use
“Microwaves that provide visual and audio feedback and have tactile markers” is an example of which principle?
Principle 4, Perceptible Information
What are ways to make televisions more accessible?
Tactile controls, audio controls, simple remotes, captions, audio descriptions
“Televisions that have distinguishable tactile controls and larger buttons to operate hardware” is an example of which principle?
Principle 2, Flexibility in Use
“Televisions that allow the use of personal or assistive devices, or voice control, to operate hardware” is an example of which principle?
Principle 2, Flexibility in Use
“Remote controls with fewer buttons that make using the television and program menus easier” is an example of which principle?
Principle 3, Simple and Intuitive Use
“Televisions that have clearer, larger visuals and audio output for on-screen menu options” is an example of which principle?
Principle 4, Perceptible Information
“Televisions that allow users to enable captions and audio descriptions” is an example of which principle?
Principle 4, Perceptible Information
“Movie theaters that provide integrated and adaptive seating” is an example of which principle?
Principle 1, Equitable Use
“Movie theaters that provide assistive devices that allow viewers to amplify audio, listen to audio description, or view captions for movies” is an example of which principle?
Principle 4, Perceptible Information
“Movie theaters that have wide aisles and seating for those who use assistive technologies” is an example of which principle?
Principle 7, Size and Space for Approach and Use
What are ways to make ATM’s more accessible?
Adequate wheelchair room/space, audio interfaces, braille keypads, high contrast screens, online and mobile banking
“ATMs that have tactile interfaces, such as dials, or touchscreen interface and larger buttons” is an example of which principle?
Principle 2, Flexibility in Use
“ATMs that are placed at varying heights for diverse users to access, and designed for wheelchair access” is an example of which principle?
Principle 2, Flexibility in Use
“ATMs that provide visual, tactile and audio information to users, and utilizes higher contrast settings to make visual information more distinguishable” is an example of which principle?
Principle 4, Perceptible Information
“ATMs that allow users to utilize their personal devices to interact with and operate ATMs” is an example of which principle?
Principle 4, Perceptible Information
What are ways to make mobile devices more accessible?
Voice recognition, physical buttons, text size controls, adequately sized buttons (physical and digital), voice over controls / audio controls
“Mobile devices that provide a range of options for users to operate device such as a screen reader with modified gestures, zoom, tabbing, and changing high contrast settings” is an example of which principle?
Principle 2, Flexibility in Use
“Mobile devices that enable users to perceive information based on their needs, such as providing and modifying audio output and captions” is an example of which principle?
Principle 4, Perceptible Information
