Samara Burnette

Universal Design

My post in this forum involves the fact that good design, policies, and values benefit everyone. For example, in another post, I related how my accommodations for a visually impaired student helped the entire class. I was also impressed about how UD also is a good idea for everyone. I regularly use the close captioning for things that I may not understood while watching the news, a talk show, or a movie. I am always impressed at how these products that truly increase the access for the disable help all of us in life. At my institution, I know that heavy-set women regularly use the disabled bathroom stalls because the regular stalls are to narrow. I notice that mothers who are simply exercising while pushing their child in a stroller often use the wheelchair ramps. Yes, UD is a good idea for us all!