Have you ever wondered why some
buildings have automatic doors? Is it for fun? What about those ramps
outside of buildings. There are stairs, then why both? If you don't
know the answers to one or more of these questions, today is your lucky
day! The answer is a simple thing called “Universal Design”.
What is Universal Design you ask? Well, we'll tell you all about that.
"Universal
design is the design of products and environments to
be usable by all people, to the greatest extent
possible, without the need for adaptation or
specialized design. " (Ron
Mace)
So basically, universal
design is a way to include everybody, no matter what age,
ability or situation. Check out the ways our three
countries are using universal design and making life
easier for EVERYONE.
