“An award-winning author, international lecturer, and designer with more than 30 years of experience, Cynthia Leibrock’s mission is to improve the lives of older and disabled people through design. Ms. Leibrock is the principal/founder of EASY ACCESS TO HEALTH in Ft. Collins, Colorado, a firm that offers consulting services in...
Lifetime Design
“Lifetime Design doesn’t build houses, or sell them. But we have set the standards and guidelines for accessible, adaptable and inclusive house design. We work with architects, designers, retirement village operators, developers and home owners as the resource centre for inclusive, accessible and adaptable design. Lifetime Design’s standards are freely...
FabCab
Topics: Accessibility, Resources
“Our expertise draws from years of following changing age demographics and our passion for designing homes that enable people to thrive regardless of their age or ability. We weave Universal Design principles into everything we do and we are dedicated to designing friendly, inspiring spaces for people to live their...
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EIDD – European Institute for Design and Disability
“EIDD – Design for All Europe is the joint European platform for social planners, architects, designers and others who believe in the potentials of their professions to play a vital role in the necessary transformation of our societies into more cohesive, innovative and sustainable ones.” Good links for universal design...
Universal Design: Public Restrooms
Topics: Information, Video Links
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.” ...
Bathroom by Kohler and Cynthia Leibrock
Topics: Information, Video Links
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
Topics: Information, Video Links
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
Topics: Information, Video Links
5:00 minute overview of kitchen design with some universal design considerations....
AIP At Home (age-in-place)
Topics: Information, Magazines: Print & Online
“We hope AIPatHome.com is helpful to people who are considering new lifestyle choices that will help them safely and creatively remain in their home. Our mission is also to support a wide range of age in place professionals in their critical work to help the people we care for and...
Thinking UDL: Universal Design for Learning
Blog about the universal design learning environment....