MPD575 Design for X Design for Disability

1. MPD575 Design for XDesign for Disability Jonathan Weaver

2. 2 Development History This material was prepared by Cohort 3 students: Jennifer Aittama Gary Crane Joshua Halliburton Michael Hunt Jennifer Margherita

3. 3 Design For Disability Introduction Legislation / Standards Universal Design Principles Public Facilities Residential Facilities Automotive Mobility Universal Web Design References

4. 4 Design For DisabilityIntroduction People with disabilities represent a large and growing sector of the population. Over 54 million Americans have been identified as being disabled. At some point, almost everyone experiences a disability as they age.

5. 5 Design For DisabilityIntroduction The concept of designing all products and fabricated environments (I.e. buildings, houses) to be aesthetic and usable by the largest population possible, regardless of their age, ability, or status in life. When applied to environments, it ensures that facilities, products, and services are usable by all people.

6. 6 Design For DisabilityIntroduction Everyone, regardless of ability, benefits from a universal design Knowledge of existing codes and standards serves as a starting point in meeting accessibility guidelines.

7. 7 Design For DisabilityWho are the Recipients? Design for disability includes: Mobility Vision Hearing Speech Cognitive Within the public and private sectors including telecommunications

8. 8 Design For DisabilityGlobalization Consumer businesses must recognize the opportunities and challenges inherent in global competition The diversity of the consumer base is expanding to include differences in language and culture, customs, experiences, and historical design precedents Increases in the consumer market base must account for a design that is sensitive to individual abilities and preferences Since reasonable cost is a fundamental issue in any design and production process, universal design has become a very marketable approach

9. 9 Design For DisabilitySocial Climate Along with the growth in the disabled population, the quest for independence and equal rights has grown, as well Buyers demand that products be designed with concern for their impact on the image, as well as the function, of the user Devices are expected to be appropriate for use at the office or school, at home, in the community, and on vacation Many consumers have begun to see the usefulness of products conceived for people with limitations Products that offer youthfulness without denigrating aging will do well

10. 10 Design For DisabilityPurpose Purpose of universal design is to reduce the physical and attitudinal barriers between people with and without disabilities Strives to integrate people with disabilities into the mainstream Expertise is needed in creating products and environments that are functional, safe, attractive, and marketable for a wide diversity of users

11. 11 Design For Disability Introduction Legislation / Standards Universal Design Principles Public Facilities Residential Facilities Automotive Mobility Universal Web Design References

12. 12 Design For DisabilityFederal Legislation The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) incorporated into Uniform Federal Accessibility Standard (UFAS) First standard published for the disabled: A 117.1 � Making Buildings Accessible to and Usable by the Physically Handicapped Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 All buildings designed, constructed, altered, or leased with federal funds to be made accessible

13. 13 Design For DisabilityFederal Legislation Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 504 requires that any program or service receiving federal financial assistance, either directly or indirectly, be accessible to everyone Education for Handicapped Children Act of 1975 Guarantees a free, appropriate education for all children with disabilities Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 Accessible units be created in all new multi-family housing with four or more units, both public and private

14. 14 Design For DisabilityFederal Legislation The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) Discrimination in employment, access to places of public accommodation, services, programs, public transportation, and telecommunications is prohibited The Telecommunications Act of 1996 Telecommunications services and equipment and customer premises equipment be designed, developed, and fabricated to be accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, if readily achievable

15. 15 Design For Disability Introduction Legislation / Standards Universal Design Principles Public Facilities Residential Facilities Automotive Mobility Universal Web Design References

16. 16 Design For DisabilityUniversal Design The principles of universal design guide a wide range of design disciplines including environments, products, and communications. Seven principles can be applied to evaluate existing designs, to guide the design process, and to educate both designers and consumers about the characteristics of more usable products and environments.

17. 17 Design For DisabilityUniversal Design Principle I: Equitable Use � Design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities. Provide the same means of use for all users: identical whenever possible; equivalent when not Avoid segregating or stigmatizing any users Provisions for privacy, security, and safety should be equally available to all users Make the design appealing to all users