Informational sites about designing homes, businesses and landscapes to be accessible and enjoyable for as many people as possible....
This page was last updated on June 27th, 2008
This page was last updated on June 27th, 2008
Universal Design (from Disabled)
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Archimedes Project
Seeks to promote equal access to information for individuals with disabilities by influencing the early design stages of tomorrow's computer-based technology.
Industrial Designers Society of America
Universal design special interest section.
Accessibility Equipment Manufacturers Association (AEMA)
A non-profit, unincorporated association, formed in 1990 to meet the special needs of those involved with accessibility equipment, including the design, installation and maintenance of vertical, inclined and horizontal conveying systems which are used pri
United States Access Board
Independent federal agency whose primary mission is accessibility for people with disabilities.
Access2go
Information on access solutions, facilities and equipment that can be used by designers, developers and service providers to enhance independence for people with disabilities. Includes service delivery and building provisions to comply with the Disability
Appliances for the Physically Limited
Recommended appliances for remodeling a home to make it accessible for the physically limited.
National Center on Accessibility
Provides technical assistance to organizations of all sizes who are designing and retrofitting their leisure areas and programs for accessibility. The NCA conducts, promotes, and facilitates research on issues essential to accessibility. (Indiana)
J. L. Mueller, Inc.
Reasons why Universal Design is important, Principles of Universal Design, and case examples of how Universal Design is improving the usability of products and workplaces for people of all ages and abilities.
Information on ADA Signs for People Who Are Blind
Rules for ADA signs, tactile and Braille, visual, pictograms and Symbols of Accessibility. Verbal descriptions of graphic concepts. Explanation of typefaces and typography terms.
Accessible Home Ramp Manual
An online manual of design and construction for modular wheelchair ramps. Includes information about ramps and long-tread low-riser steps to improve safe home accessibility.
Informed Consumer's Guide to Accessible Housing
Examines what accessible housing is, discusses the types of products available to achieve accessibility, and offers resources to assist in this endeavor.
Home Modification Resource Center
Information and resources on home modification and universal design.
Social Design Notes: interface
A Web log of notes on resources on accessibility and design, politics and activism.
Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDEA)
University of Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning institute which conducts research, education and design projects on universal design and environmental access. Programs, publications, software, and related links provided.
Center for Universal Design
National research, information, and technical assistance center that evaluates, develops, and promotes universal design in housing, public and commercial facilities,and related products.
ADA Self-Evaluation Checklist for Hotels and Motels
Information and checklist for making facilities safe and accessible for those who are blind, blind-deaf, or visually impaired.
Project ACTION
Promotes cooperation between the disability community and transportation industry and enables improved access to transportation for people with disabilities and the provision of accurate and practical information to help transportation operators implement
Centre for Accessible Environments
Information and training body on the accessibility of the built environment for disabled people. A registered United Kingdom charity.
American Foundation For The Blind: ADA Self-Evaluation Checklist for Hotels and Motels
A checklist for making facilities safe and accessible for those who are blind, blind-deaf, or visually impaired.
Concrete Change
An international efort to make all home visitable. Provides detailed construction guidelines and cost estimates for barrier-free design in new homes.
Ron Gothberg Help Links
Dedicated to the general life enhancement for the elderly and those physically challenged by age, disability or other similar inconvenience, whether temporary or permanent.
Design Linc
Products, technical information, government agencies, and other resources which can assist in designing the right environment for people with disabilities.
Seeks to promote equal access to information for individuals with disabilities by influencing the early design stages of tomorrow's computer-based technology.
Universal design special interest section.
A non-profit, unincorporated association, formed in 1990 to meet the special needs of those involved with accessibility equipment, including the design, installation and maintenance of vertical, inclined and horizontal conveying systems which are used pri
Independent federal agency whose primary mission is accessibility for people with disabilities.
Information on access solutions, facilities and equipment that can be used by designers, developers and service providers to enhance independence for people with disabilities. Includes service delivery and building provisions to comply with the Disability
Recommended appliances for remodeling a home to make it accessible for the physically limited.
Provides technical assistance to organizations of all sizes who are designing and retrofitting their leisure areas and programs for accessibility. The NCA conducts, promotes, and facilitates research on issues essential to accessibility. (Indiana)
Reasons why Universal Design is important, Principles of Universal Design, and case examples of how Universal Design is improving the usability of products and workplaces for people of all ages and abilities.
Rules for ADA signs, tactile and Braille, visual, pictograms and Symbols of Accessibility. Verbal descriptions of graphic concepts. Explanation of typefaces and typography terms.
An online manual of design and construction for modular wheelchair ramps. Includes information about ramps and long-tread low-riser steps to improve safe home accessibility.
Examines what accessible housing is, discusses the types of products available to achieve accessibility, and offers resources to assist in this endeavor.
Information and resources on home modification and universal design.
A Web log of notes on resources on accessibility and design, politics and activism.
University of Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning institute which conducts research, education and design projects on universal design and environmental access. Programs, publications, software, and related links provided.
National research, information, and technical assistance center that evaluates, develops, and promotes universal design in housing, public and commercial facilities,and related products.
Information and checklist for making facilities safe and accessible for those who are blind, blind-deaf, or visually impaired.
Promotes cooperation between the disability community and transportation industry and enables improved access to transportation for people with disabilities and the provision of accurate and practical information to help transportation operators implement
Information and training body on the accessibility of the built environment for disabled people. A registered United Kingdom charity.
A checklist for making facilities safe and accessible for those who are blind, blind-deaf, or visually impaired.
An international efort to make all home visitable. Provides detailed construction guidelines and cost estimates for barrier-free design in new homes.
Dedicated to the general life enhancement for the elderly and those physically challenged by age, disability or other similar inconvenience, whether temporary or permanent.
Products, technical information, government agencies, and other resources which can assist in designing the right environment for people with disabilities.
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