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What does "All" include?

All people, regardless of individual attributes or circumstances. Attributes include height, race, gender, and inherent characteristics of being human. Circumstances include place of residence, country of origin, primary language, income, education, occupation, and choices or events that alter the course of individual lives.

What is Universal Design?

Universal design is the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. –Ron Mace The intent of universal design is to simplify life for everyone by making products, communications, and the built environment more usable by as many people as possible at little or no extra cost. Universal design benefits people of all ages and abilities. For extensive information, log on to the web site of the Center for Universal Design, http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/

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