Universal Design in Practice 1. Look at the Big Picture 2. Read the Requirements 3. Don't Assume What Future Users Can't Do 4. Find the Right Products 5. Select...
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Universal Design in Practice
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Principles of Universal Design
Universal Design Principles of Universal Design1 ◼ PRINCIPLE ONE: Equitable Use - The design is useful and marketable to any group of users. ◼ PRINCIPLE TWO: Flexibility...
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Why Design for Accessibility?
Why Design for Accessibility? I) It serves everyone who uses the facilities. A) Not just people with disabilities, but People carrying packages, People...
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Using a Fitness Center Does Not Have to be an Exercise in Frustration: Tips for People with Mobility and Visual Disabilities
By June Isaacson Kailes, Associate Director Center for Disability Issues and the Health Professions Western University of Health Sciences jik@pacbell.net Version...
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A. Accessible Voting Program
Accessible polling places at accessible sites are and shall be the cornerstone of the Board's voting accessibility program. The Board has an obligation to provide an accessible...
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List Barriers and Solutions
List Barriers and Solutions Consider the solutions listed beside each question on the checklist and add your own ideas....
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A. Accessible Voting Program
Curbside voting at these locations will include: signage informing voters of the possibility of voting curbside, the location of the curbside voting, and how a voter is supposed...
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A. Accessible Voting Program
Fauquier County shall not exclude individuals with disabilities from participation in or deny them the benefits of the voting program, or subject them to discrimination, on the...
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3. Tips for People with Visual Disabilities
If you join a fitness center, you want to have the same access to all areas, programs and services as other members of the facility. Accessibility issues and barriers are different...
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3.2 Physical Accessibility Barriers and Solutions
Barriers Solutions Simple/Low cost Involved / High cost Protruding Objects mounted on the wall (e.g., fire extinguisher) may endanger...
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3.3 Equipment Barriers and Solutions
Barriers Solutions Simple/Low cost Involved / High cost Display and/or controls on the equipment is not accessible Put tactile labels...
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3.4 Staff-Related Barriers and Solutions
Barriers Solutions Simple/Low cost Involved / High cost Staff is hard to find when you need help Work out a signal with one or...
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3.5 Other Tips for Increasing Access
Other issues can make using a fitness center difficult, such as bringing a service animal with you, using lockers, attending group classes, and using swimming pools. The following...
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4. Tips for People with Mobility Disabilities
If you join a fitness center, you want to have the same access to all areas, programs and services as other members of the facility. Accessibility issues and barriers are different...
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4.1 Plan Ahead
When looking for a fitness center or preparing to visit a center for the first time, it is helpful to ask questions ahead of time. These questions may help identify potential...
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4.2 Physical Accessibility Barriers and Solutions
Barriers Solutions Simple/Low cost Involved / High cost Parking spaces are too narrow Use cones and/or tape and temporary signs to mark...
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4.3 Locker Room Barriers and Solutions
Barriers Solutions Easy/Low cost Involved / High cost Not enough space in front of the lockers Ask staff to permanently assign you a...
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4.4 Equipment Barriers and Solutions
Barriers Solutions Simple/Low cost Involved / High cost Spaces between the equipment are too narrow Ask staff to move one of each type...
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4.5 Other Tips for Making Equipment More Useable
Unless you are very familiar and comfortable with the equipment, you should ask the staff to show you the types of equipment and how they work. Staff may not be...