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 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.
• Concrete Change -- constructing barrier-free homes
• Gita -- Pollock Lifts are a leading manufacturer of through floor domestic lifts, Stair lifts, Platform lifts and overhead hoists.
• Home Improvement products for independent sales reps
• 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.
• PhoenixRising Solutions -- specializes in Universal Design, Accessibility, and Business Research/Design. Located in Vancouver, BC, Canada
• Ramps
  • Portable Ramps:
    • American Access
  • Threshold Ramps:
    • Accessible Design
    • Comfort House Threshold Ramp
• Stair Lifts -- information resource for stair lifts.
• UDA Accessible Ideal Home Plans
• WNY Aging in Place -- Paul Borden from Borden Design and Construction is an expert on modifying homes for seniors who wish to "age in place"

Centers and Organizations:

• Adaptive Environments Center
• CAST - Center for Applied Special Technology
• IDEA Center -- Center for Inclusive Design & Environmental Access, University at Buffalo
• Industrial Designers Society of America -- Universal Design Special Interest Section
• RERC on Accessible and Universal Design in Housing -- Center for Universal Design in North Carolina
• Trace Research & Development Center
• United States Access Board -- a Federal Agency Committed to Accessible Design