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Educating Designers and Design

Educators about Universal Design

Joy K. Potthoff, Ed.D., ASID

NCIDQ Certification

Associate Professor, Interior Design

Bowling Green State University

Roberta L. Null, Ph.D.

Common Place Design

Whittier, California

Margaret H. Teaford, Ph.D.Assistant Professor

School of Allied Medical Professions

Ohio State University

Sandra Sundermeier, CPA

Universal Design Advocate

Bowling Green, Ohio


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Universal Design


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Universal Design

Universal Design

is design for allpeople


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Four General Principles of

Universal Design

Four General Principles of

Universal Design

1. Supportive

2. Adaptable3. Accessible

4. Safe


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Universal Design is Supportive

It makes the environment work forthe individual, stressing ease of

use & maintenance.


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Universal Design

Easy to use : Childs handwith faucet


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Universal Design

Example:

Easy to use,smooth surface,and also makes iteasy to care for.

Faucet


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Example:

From GE. Real Life

(electronically)adjustable kitchen sink

cabinet shown

at highest level.

Note: Raised

placement of

dishwasher.

Universal DesignUniversal Design


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Universal Design

From GE.

Real Life

kitchen sink at

lower level.


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Accessible

The everyday comforts and

conveniences that Normalindividuals enjoy are

provided to all people.


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Universal Design

No Step

Entrance -California homeof Ruby Trowthat was

designed15 years ago.


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Universal Design


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Universal Design

Accessible Bed in

wall Closed

San Francisco

Hotel guest room


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Universal Design

Easy to use

Bed open


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Universal Design

Accessible

Elevator at endof hallway

private home,

San Diego,

California.


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Universal Design

-Low threshold

-Roll in shower

-Impo

rtantfo

r allinterior doors


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Universal Design

Shower in Buuck home

User can slide alongbuilt in bench to reach

shower area

Glass block adds light tointerior bath


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Universal Design

Easy to use

Kohler Comfort

Height Toilet


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Universal Design

Accessible

Arjo Freedom

Bath

Open


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Universal Design

Accessible

Arjo FreedomBath

Closed


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Universal Design

Adaptable

Bocci Adjustable

magnifying

mirror


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Universal Design

Honeywell

Thermostat

Easy to use


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Universal Design

Asco front loadingwasher & dryer.


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Universal Design

Easy to use

Accessible

Combination

washer & dryer.


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Safe

Universal design is safe.

It not only provides environments and

tools for the presently disabled, but

actually anticipates and preventsdisabilities

such as repetitive strain injuries, backproblems, and those caused byaccidents.


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Universal Design

An enlarged

chair rail (backwall) providessupport


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Universal Design

Safe

Front controls on

Range for elderly

housing


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Universal Design

Soft bathtub

(also warm to

touch)


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Universal Design

Details ofsoft bath tub.


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Universal Design

Decorative grabbars in a senior

housing facility.


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Universal Design

Shower in senior

housing facility

No step entrance


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Universal Design

Inexpensive

sturdy

grab bars


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Universal Design


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Universal Design


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Universal Design


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Universal Design


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Universal Design


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Through teaching the concepts of Universal Design

and the requirements of the Americans with

Disabilities Act (ADA) codes it became clear to this

Interior Design educator that the collaboration of aconsultant with disabilities was crucial. In the late

1990s Sandra Sundermeier, who has multiple

sclerosis (MS), volunteered to participate as a

consultant to students in the Interior Design program

at Bowling Green State University.

Accessibility Awareness


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She has collaborated with students on many projectsincluding:

Individual residential homes and two nursinghomes for adults with Mental Retardation and

Learning Disabilities (MR&LD)

2006 ASID Student Design Competition whichrequired students to design a health spaspecifically for clients with MS

Work with Kate Burnham, Holly Harbaugh and

Melanie Krebs on their poster display presentedat the Universal Design: Lifespan CollaborativeStrategies exhibit at the University of SouthernCalifornia



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Sandra is dedicated to making students and public aware

of the many and varied accessibility issues related to

decreased mobility. She has taught the students and

myself invaluable lessons about the need for UniversalDesign in both the interior and exterior built environment.

In our presentation we will discuss this ongoing

collaboration and show you some of the students design

work.



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The Maze

Retail Stores

Just because I cant walk doesnt mean that I cant

think When Im shopping, dont ignore me, you never

know how much money I have!

Dont put racks of clothing so close together

that I cant get through--I feel like a mouse in a

maze and I cant find my way out.


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Retail Stores

Put wheelchairs/electric scooters/walkers near

entrances so that I dont have to walk to the middle of

the mall to borrow a scooter.

How are disabled individuals supposed to get to thedesignated area to borrow the assistance aids? Their

helpers can get them? What if they are elderly? Are

the helpers supposed to leave the disabled individual

alone while they secure the walker?

Designers should put themselves in the seat or

shoes of the disabled community before making

decisions that affect them.

The Maze


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When you put in handicapped parking spaces, pleaseput them close to the buildings entrance, not just wherethey will look nice.

Remember that some people have a hard timegetting around, but are not to the point of using a

wheelchair. If youre having trouble walking, then youprobably cant do steps, and dont need the extraexercise.

Put curb cuts in convenient places, dont make us godown to the end of the building to get into the door.

When you see me coming, hold open the door for me,dont wait until you see me struggle with the door forseveral minutes before you offer to help.

Better yet, put in automatic door openers so that Ican maintain my independence.

Its a Long Way from Here!


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In handicap restrooms, please makesure that they are equipped so that

most physically challenged individualscan use them - as independently aspossible!

Leave the handicapped stalls for thosewho need them.

Everyones Got to Go!


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Jessica RuschDesigner


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Lauren KleineDesigner


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Accessibility For All


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Accessibility For All


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Educating Allied Health and Interior Design

Students About Universal Design

Margaret H. Teaford, Ph.D.

The Ohio State University


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Students in the allied health field often encounter some

information about home modifications as part of their study of

rehabilitation, but their view is limited to providing equipment or

adding grab bars or handrails to the home. They may have heard

about Universal Design, but have not considered how it could help

able-bodied children and adults. Likewise, interior design students

have been introduced to Universal Design and how it can be

incorporated into housing in an attractive way. But they know little

about the physical limitations of both children and older adults that

make working and living in todays housing environments so

difficult. An interdisciplinary class taught by faculty in interior

design and occupational therapy has brought these two studentgroups together to learn from each other.


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The presentation will address class

readings and assignments as well as

field trips and community workshops

that have enhanced their experiences.Course evaluations will highlight what

they have learned together about

Universal Design and how they have

been able to apply that knowledge toreal-life home assessments for

families living in the community.


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Introduction

Students in physical and occupational

therapy study about home modifications

when addressing rehabilitation of patients

who are planning to return home afterhospitalization

Likewise, students in interior design are

exposed to Universal Design in their

classes


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Problem

Both groups of students have limited viewof what Universal Design can actually do

Students in allied health view it as help forelderly and disabled

Students in interior design likewise view itas part of Americans with Disabilities Actimplementation

Neither sees it as part of lifespandevelopment


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Interdisciplinary Class

Case studies on kitchen andbathroom

Field trips to see actual examples Conduct community workshops

Students also conduct home

assessments and report back theirfindings to homeowners


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Class Field Trips

We visited a local home that had beenrenovated last summer to allow a

resident to return home from a nursinghome

Second field trip was to see UniversalDesign exhibit at Farm Science Review;

which includes educational exhibit and abathroom and kitchen


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UD Bathroom by Dave Fox Remodeling


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Workshops

The students are trained to work in

interdisciplinary teams to conduct

community workshops on universal design

This gives them a chance to plan and

implement a workshop along with faculty

Workshops are offered at churches, senior

centers, retail outlets, and at Ohio StatesFarm Science Review center.


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Home Assessments

Students teams representing each

discipline conduct two home assessments

Prior to visit, gather information fromhomeowner about any problems

Complete evaluation form and analyze

the home

Prepare report with suggested changes,products, and costs


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Conclusions

Students gain a betterunderstanding of Universal Designthrough these hands-on activities

They also have a betterunderstanding of another disciplineand how they can work together to

provide improved services to thepublic

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