Editing Universal design (section)

{{Short description|Design philosophy associated with accessibility and usability for everyone}}
{{Prose|date=December 2021}}
[[File:Center Blvd 48th Av td (2019-04-14) 06.jpg|thumb|A [[curb cut]] is an example of universal design, making the curb accessible to those with and without wheelchairs.]]
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{{Universalism}}

'''Universal design''' is the [[design]] of buildings, products or environments to make them [[accessibility|accessible]] to people, regardless of [[ageism|age]], [[disability]], or other factors. It emerged as a [[rights]]-based, anti-[[discrimination]] measure, which seeks to create design for all abilities. Evaluating material and structures that can be utilized by all.<ref name="Mualla">{{Cite journal |last=Mualla |title=CONCEPTUAL CHALLENGES BETWEEN UNIVERSAL DESIGN AND DISABILITY IN RELATION TO THE BODY, IMPAIRMENT, AND THE ENVIRONMENT |url=https://jfa.arch.metu.edu |journal=Mimarlık Fakültesi Dergisi}}</ref> It addresses common barriers to participation by creating things that can be used by the maximum number of people possible.<ref name="Independence Australia-2020">{{Cite web |date=2020-08-03 |title=How to deal with competing access needs |url=https://www.independenceaustralia.com.au/tips-and-advice/competing-access-needs-tips/ |access-date=2022-10-14 |website=Independence Australia |language=en}}</ref> '''“'''When disabling mechanisms are to be replaced with mechanisms for [[inclusion (education)|inclusion]], different kinds of knowledge are relevant for different purposes. As a practical strategy for inclusion, Universal Design involves dilemmas and often difficult priorities.”<ref name="Mualla" /> [[Curb cut]]s or sidewalk ramps, which are essential for people in wheelchairs but also used by all, are a common example of universal design.