universal design 

what is universal design?

Universal Design is the design and  composition of an environment so that it can be accessed, understood and used to the greatest extent possible by all people regardless of their age, size, ability or disability. 

Universal Design involves designing products and spaces so that they can be used by the widest range of people possible. Universal Design evolved from Accessible Design, a design process that addresses the needs of people with disabilities.

Designing any product or environment involves the consideration of many factors including aesthetics, engineering options, environmental issues, safety concerns, and cost. Often the design is created for the "average" user.

Making a product or service accessible to people with disabilities often benefits others. For example, When television displays in airports and restaurants were captioned, they would benefit people who cannot hear the audio because of a noisy environment as well as those who are deaf.

Universal design is vehicle for promoting social equality and justice, environmental sustainability, and human health and well-being. This is as not just design for equal use, but for unencumbered participation in everyday life, and in public life. This is design for democracy.

Universal Design makes things safer, easier and more convenient for everyone. By designing for this human diversity, we can create things that will be easier for all people to use.