Toward Universal Design is a 3-part series starting with a presentation given by Dr. Amanda Kraus, followed by an archived version of a live question and answer session, and finishing with a panel discussion with people discussing their experience living with a disability. Universal design refers to an over-arching set of ideals to create buildings, environments, products and activities that are Universally accessible to all members of society. While this is a hefty goal, this module will help individuals to understand its importance from a disability standpoint.

Part 1: Increasing Access and Inclusion in Events, Processes, and Experiences through Intentional Planning.

Part 2: "Question and Answer Session"

Part 3: “Disability Perspectives on the Impact of Design” (60 min.)

 

Learning Objectives:

Participants will:

• Develop a practical understanding of Universal Design (UD) concepts.
• Identify barriers to access and inclusion in physical, technology and curricular environments.
• Describe the positive and negative impacts of design in personal and professional experiences.
• Use first-hand narrative to explore the impact of design in the disability experience.

 

Target Audience:  General Public Health Staff

 

Duration:  ~ 2 hours

 

Continuing Education Information:  2.0 CECH for CHES

 

Format: Web-based Training, Self-Study

 

Created/Updated: 2012

 

Presenter:  Dr. Amanda Kraus