http://designfail.wordpress.com/
http://baddesignblog.blogspot.com/
http://www.universal-design-products.com/
http://www.purchase.com/blog/design/universal-design
http://www.ikeafans.com/forums/kitchen-planning/1336-wheelchair-accessible-counter-design.html
http://www.universal-design-products.com/udp_products.htm
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Flexibility in Use. The design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities.
WIN
Flexibility in Use. The design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities.
Size and Space for Approach and Use. Appropriate size and space is provided for approach, reach, manipulation, and use regardless of the user’s body size, posture, or mobility.
Simple and Intuitive. Use of the design is easy to understand, regardless of the user’s experience, knowledge, language skills, or current concentration level.
FAIL
Low Physical Effort. The design can be used efficiently and comfortably, and with a minimum of fatigue.
FAIL
Low Physical Effort. The design can be used efficiently and comfortably, and with a minimum of fatigue.
Tolerance for Error. The design minimizes hazards and the adverse consequences of accidental or unintended actions.
WIN
Perceptible Information. The design communicates necessary information effectively to the user, regardless of ambient conditions or the user’s sensory abilities.
Simple and Intuitive. Use of the design is easy to understand, regardless of the user’s experience, knowledge, language skills, or current concentration level.
STAIRS WIN.
STAIRS FAIL.
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