A short video clip with good visuals narrated by universal design author Cynthia Leibrock and provided by Kohler....
Dwell presents | The Bathroom Reinvented: Universal Design in Public Bathrooms
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Two-part video: Smart Design in Manhattan discusses Universal Design in NYC Public Bathrooms; with Dan Formosa and Richard Whitehall. Focuses a bit more on the experience of public bathrooms than the accessibility....
How to Remodel Your Kitchen into a Universal Design
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5:00 minute overview of kitchen design with some universal design considerations....
Visitability by Konrad Kaletsch
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An aging population will benefit from new ways of building that allow us to age in our homes. Visitability is: one zero-step entrance with a wider entrance door (36″), wider interior halls and doors (32″), and a bathroom, all on one floor, meaning anyone can visit your home without fear...
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POV: Freedom Machines, 2004
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“Freedom Machines takes a new look at disability through the lens of assistive technology. The experiences of a group of unforgettable people let us re-examine ideas about ability and disability grounded in our culture and attitudes. Engineers, designers and users challenge barriers inherent in our built environments, and reveal the...
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United States Access Board: Accessible Sidewalk Videos
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“A series of videos on sidewalk accessibility previously available on DVD can now be viewed through the Board’s website. Accessible Sidewalks is a four-part video developed by the Board to illustrate issues and considerations in the design of sidewalks. The series covers access for pedestrians with mobility impairments, including those...
To Adapt an Apartment
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A progress report of the adaption of a wheelchair user’s apartment....
Universal Design: Public Restrooms
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From Dwell Magazine: “In the first video of a two-part series, New York–based firm Smart Design examines the intersection between Universal Design principles and the limitations of public bathrooms.” ...
Interview with Louis Tenenbaum (MetLife Report) Future of Aging in Place
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Interview with Louis Tenenbaum and his publication for MetLife of Aging in Place 2.0: Rethinking Solutions to the Home Care Challenge....
Eleanor Lisney – Inclusive living space
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A ten minute video that demonstrates the changes made to an apartment to make it wheelchair accessible....