The Principles of Universal Design

Principle 1: Equitable Use

Definition

Equitable Use dictates that the design be useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities.

A child looking through a sidelight window Example

The sidelight window provides an opportunity for all users - whether tall or short, seated or standing - to have the same experience of looking outside.

Example

This universally designed playground was planned for users to enter from all directions including the school, adjacent sports field and parking lot. The composite structure is designed to accommodate users with assistiez devices where they can enter from one end and travel independently to all pieces of equipment without the need to leave their assistiez device.

A playground with a unitary tile surface is accessible from all directions.


 

 True False Quiz 

Adaptable seating for anyone using the seats at a sports event is an example of equitable in use

 
 

Guidelines