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Seven
Principles of Universal Design
The
following seven principles of Universal Design are reproduced with permission
from the Center for Universal Design, North Carolina State University:
PRINCIPLE
ONE: Equitable Use
The
design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities.
PRINCIPLE
TWO: Flexibility in Use
The
design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities.
PRINCIPLE
THREE: Simple and Intuitive Use
Use
of the design is easy to understand, regardless of the user's experience,
knowledge, language skills, or current concentration level.
PRINCIPLE
FOUR: Perceptible Information
The
design communicates necessary information effectively to the user, regardless
of ambient conditions or the user's sensory abilities.
PRINCIPLE
FIVE: Tolerance for Error
The
design minimizes hazards and the adverse consequences of accidental or
unintended actions.
PRINCIPLE
SIX: Low Physical Effort
The
design can be used efficiently and comfortably and with a minimum of fatigue.
PRINCIPLE
SEVEN:
Size
and Space for Approach and Use:
Appropriate
size and space is provided for approach, reach, manipulation, and use regardless
of user's body size, posture, or mobility.
Copyright
© 1997 NC State University,
The
Center for Universal Design.
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