Communication Design for All: Universal Design for Emergency Communications

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Ishikawa
Keyword(s):  
Universal Design ◽  
Communication Design ◽  
Emergency Communications ◽  
Design For All

scholarly journals Recreation and Therapy in Urban Forests—The Potential Use of Sensory Garden Solutions

Forests ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 1402
Author(s):  
Sandra Wajchman-Świtalska ◽  
Alina Zajadacz ◽  
Anna Lubarska
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Universal Design ◽  
Spatial Models ◽  
Urban Forests ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
Design For All ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Individual Trees ◽  
Partially Sighted ◽  
Communication Lines

Urban forests are not only woodlands or groups of trees, but also individual trees, street trees, trees in parks, trees in derelict corners, and gardens. All of which are located in urban and peri-urban areas and diversify the landscape and provide a wide range of social benefits. Sensory gardens play a specific therapeutic and preventive role. Designing such gardens as a recreational infrastructure element can successfully enrich urban forests. Following the principles of universal design may provide enjoyment for all city-dwellers, with special attention given to the needs of individuals with disabilities. We studied 15 gardens and one sensory path located in various regions in Poland. The inventory was carried out on the basis of the features considered important in spatial orientation by blind and partially sighted people. The results showed that the solutions used were only partly adequate for the needs of selected users. We found neither tactile walking surface indicators (e.g., communication lines and terrain), spatial models, nor applications in mobile devices. However, these could be useful for all visitors. We confirmed that although problems with the use of forest tourist space are dependent on the type of disability, by implementing the idea of universal design for all elements of recreational infrastructure, forests may be accessible for all users.

An Evaluation of the Ergonomics of the QWERTY Keyboards

2014 ◽  
Vol 657 ◽  
pp. 1051-1055 ◽  
Author(s):  
Octavian Ciobanu
Keyword(s):  
Universal Design ◽  
Disabled Persons ◽  
Inclusive Design ◽  
Design Features ◽  
Ergonomic Design ◽  
Design Standards ◽  
Design For All ◽  
Novice Users ◽  
Typing Skills ◽  
Keyboard Layout

The ergonomic design of a keyboard layout needs expertise in design and ergonomic standards. The existence of different categories of users with slow typing skills, visually searching the apparently random keyboard, including novice users, elder persons and disabled persons conducts to the need of new keyboard layouts. Paper analyses some papers approaching the QWERTY keyboard layouts, the typing abilities of slow typing skills persons and discusses the existing standards in computer devices design and makes observations about design standards and ergonomic design features. There are presented some considerations about the necessity to implement the principles of Transgenerational Design, Inclusive Design, Design for All and Universal design to the design of new keyboard layouts.

scholarly journals Aging, Living Environment, and Sustainability: What Should be Taken into Account?

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1853 ◽  
Author(s):  
Indre Grazuleviciute-Vileniske ◽  
Lina Seduikyte ◽  
Armanda Teixeira-Gomes ◽  
Ana Mendes ◽  
Anatolijs Borodinecs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Universal Design ◽  
Aging Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Social Psychological ◽  
Design Concepts ◽  
Biophilic Design ◽  
Ecological Aspects ◽  
Key Points ◽  
Design For All

The aging population presents numerous challenges and the design and management of living environments are not an exception. This literature review and analysis brings together topics related to the living environment of the aging population and the concept of sustainability. The article presents the review of the existing design concepts that are applied to planning the environment for the elderly, including (i) design for all, (ii) universal design, and (iii) inclusive design. Furthermore, this review highlights the aspects of sustainability and the peculiarities of the aging population that should be taken into account in the design and management of their living environment. Key points related to sustainable aging are highlighted, and the possibility of complementing the existing design concepts with the concept of biophilic design is proposed in order to strengthen their social, psychological, and ecological aspects.

scholarly journals Disability and the implication of coaccessibility: a case study on accessibility to the media in Turkey

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 987-1002
Author(s):  
A Şirin Okyayuz ◽  
Mümtaz Kaya
Keyword(s):  
Hard Of Hearing ◽  
Universal Design ◽  
End Users ◽  
Single Product ◽  
Early 21St Century ◽  
Audio Description ◽  
Design For All ◽  
The Media ◽  
Sign Language Interpreting

Media accessibility has been an important issue on the international agenda since the early 21st century. Many countries have achieved major developments in media accessibility, while others like Turkey are currently embarking on the journey. The following article discusses developments in media accessibility in Turkey with emphasis on disability and the implication of coaccessibility which may be defined broadly as appealing to audiences with differing accessibility needs, through the translation(s) inputted on a single product. The research so far seems to indicate that coaccessibility has potential political, social, educational and other implications. Turkish end-users embrace the current coaccessibility model, but the ultimate goal in accessibility for Turkey is to have optional sign language interpreting, audio description and subtitling for the D/deaf and hard of hearing and the actors need to strive to achieve this. Currently, it also falls to academics to research this phenomenon of coaccessibility, learn from it, both in terms of the practice itself and its possible implications for universal design, and design for all, and to ensure that end-users and others benefit from it until the day it can be replaced with a better option.

Toward Visual Accessibility in the Built Environment: The ViDeA Project

2016 ◽  
Vol 824 ◽  
pp. 829-835
Author(s):  
Magdalena Maringer ◽  
Dawid Wolosiuk ◽  
Nico Hauck ◽  
Ulrich Pont ◽  
Christian Vogelauer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Universal Design ◽  
Research Effort ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Present Contribution ◽  
Visually Impaired People ◽  
Critical Measure ◽  
Simulation Based Design ◽  
Design For All ◽  
Main Components

In the last decades, the general awareness with regard to the topic of universal design (or design for all) has been steadily increasing. As a consequence, more attention is being paid to the requirements of all segments of population (specifically including those with certain perceptual and/or motoric limitations). Nonetheless, additional efforts toward improving pertinent regulations, design practices, and relevant technologies are needed. Specifically, the field of visual accessibility in the built environment has not received the same level of consideration as some other areas of universal design. Given this background, the present contribution reports on the most recent progress made in the course of the ongoing ViDeA research project. This research effort aims primarily at the development of effective means toward supporting the design and implementation of visually accessible solutions in the built environment. Thereby, a central objective is to enhance the mobility of people with sight restriction. Visually impaired people primarily orient themselves based on their residual eyesight. The optimization of lighting solutions represents a highly critical measure toward creating environmental circumstances in which the remaining eyesight can be optimally utilised. The main components of the ViDeA project are as follows: An original set of optometric experiments, the evaluation of a number of use cases and the development of a computational tool for architects and engineers in order to facilitate the evaluation of visual accessibility criteria of projects. The deliverables of the ViDeA project are expected to enhance the quality of visual performance guidelines and augment the capabilities of simulation-based design optimization tools.

scholarly journals DETERMINANTS OF INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT OF MUNICIPAL ESTABLISHMENTS

2020 ◽  
pp. 42-48
Author(s):  
Alina Zhukovska
Keyword(s):  
Universal Design ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Inclusive Development ◽  
Equal Access ◽  
Inclusive Design ◽  
Tall Stature ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Design For All ◽  
Main Determinants

Introduction. The article investigates the theoretical and applied aspects of inclusive development of territorial communities, outlines its main determinants and identifies ways to ensure. The methodological approach substantiates the need for inclusive development of local communities, which involves the creation of investment-attractive, gender-oriented, comfortable, environmentally friendly local communities with developed infrastructure, small and medium businesses, effective governance and an active community of people, where everyone a member of the community can realize their potential and meet their needs regardless of age, gender, physical abilities, nationality and religion. Goal. The goal of the article is to substantiate the need for inclusive development of municipalities, outlining its main determinants and ways to achieve it. Methods. The following methods were used for scientific research: method of structural analysis, method of system analysis, method of abstract-logical generalization. Results. The article studies the preconditions and investigates the chronology of the concept of inclusive design. Theoretical analysis of the concept of «universal design» and its relationship with the concepts of «inclusive design», «affordable design», «design for all», «barrier-free design», «design for users». It is established that all these concepts are interchangeable. The necessity of using the concept of inclusive design for the formation of the living environment of territorial communities, convenient and accessible to all residents regardless of age, gender, culture, etc. is substantiated. To ensure the inclusive development of local communities, it is proposed to use the following principles of universal design: the principle of equal use, the principle of flexibility in use, the principle of simple and convenient use, the principle of perception of information regardless of user sensory capabilities, the principle of error, low size and space in the approach, entrance and various manipulations, despite the anthropometric characteristics, condition and mobility of members of the local community. It is substantiated that the inclusive living environment of territorial communities allows all members of society to feel more comfortable, especially: parents with young children; children in schools; patients in hospitals; children under 7 years; the elderly; people with disabilities; pregnant women; people with a large body weight; people of short or tall stature; to any person, if in a certain period of time he is less attentive or less mobile, etc. Conclusions: the organization of living space of territorial communities on the basis of the principles of inclusive design will allow: to create conditions for equal access of citizens to fundamental rights and freedoms; improve the quality of life of the population and ensure equal access to the resources and benefits available to local communities, regardless of gender, age, mobility and physical capabilities.

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