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.
The Center for Universal Design: Environments and Products for All People (North Carolina State University) : Quick links to some of the most frequently requested resources
Principles of Universal Design (pdf) or Universal Design Principles (includes examples and guidelines)
Universal Design: Process, Principles and Applications (University of Washington DO-IT Center): a goal and a process that can be applied to the design of any product or environment
Universal Design in Learning (Center for Applied Special Technology or CAST): calls for multiple means of communication, expression and engagement.
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