Universal Design

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Veteran Support is Front and Center on Campus

THIS ARTICLE IS ADAPTED FROM AN ISSUE OF STUDENT HOUSING BUSINESS.  The University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (UIUC) was one of the first higher education institutions to offer specialized programs and housing to accommodate veterans returning from WWII. These efforts were largely credited to Timothy Nugent, a professor of rehabilitation education at the University of

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Universal Design, Defined

“Universal design seeks to encourage attractive, marketable products that are more usable by everyone. It is design for the built environment and consumer products for a very broad definition of use.” – Ron Mace, FAIA (1941-1998), creator of the term ‘universal design’ and Founder of Center for Universal Design Universal design, also known as inclusive

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A Better Transit Experience

The user experience is a vital consideration in planning and designing large transportation facilities whose primary purpose is moving large volumes of people efficiently and safely. Universal design in transportation offers a path to achieving a travel experience that is favorable for all people.   Designers traditionally considered the needs and capabilities of the average

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