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How can you prevent rugs from becoming tripping hazards?
How can you prevent rugs from becoming tripping hazards?
Use rug gripper pads to keep them in place.
What type of furniture edges should you choose to prevent injuries?
What type of furniture edges should you choose to prevent injuries?
Choose furniture with smooth, rounded edges.
What should you do to organize wires and cords and prevent hazards?
What should you do to organize wires and cords and prevent hazards?
Keep wires and cords neatly organized.
How can you prevent dressers and bookshelves from tipping over?
How can you prevent dressers and bookshelves from tipping over?
What is the aim of the design principle 'Low physical effort'?
What is the aim of the design principle 'Low physical effort'?
What are some examples of features that promote low physical effort in design?
What are some examples of features that promote low physical effort in design?
What design principles should be considered to provide appropriate space and size for a diverse range of users in a living space?
What design principles should be considered to provide appropriate space and size for a diverse range of users in a living space?
How can electric recliners and lift chairs help individuals with limited mobility in the living room?
How can electric recliners and lift chairs help individuals with limited mobility in the living room?
What design features of a bed can make it easier for users to climb in and out?
What design features of a bed can make it easier for users to climb in and out?
How can touch lamps help improve safety and accessibility in bedrooms and living rooms?
How can touch lamps help improve safety and accessibility in bedrooms and living rooms?
What is the recommended minimum width for entryways to allow for comfortable passage of wheelchair users?
What is the recommended minimum width for entryways to allow for comfortable passage of wheelchair users?
Give an example of how to apply the guideline 'Use different modes for redundant presentation of essential information'.
Give an example of how to apply the guideline 'Use different modes for redundant presentation of essential information'.
Why is it important to keep entryways as spacious and obstacle-free as possible?
Why is it important to keep entryways as spacious and obstacle-free as possible?
What is the purpose of the 'perceptible information' principle in accessible design?
What is the purpose of the 'perceptible information' principle in accessible design?
How can you maximize the 'legibility' of essential information in a space, as per the guidelines?
How can you maximize the 'legibility' of essential information in a space, as per the guidelines?
Describe a practical example of how to differentiate elements in a way that can be easily described or instructed.
Describe a practical example of how to differentiate elements in a way that can be easily described or instructed.
What is a potential fail-safe feature that could be implemented in a home to accommodate age-related sensory changes?
What is a potential fail-safe feature that could be implemented in a home to accommodate age-related sensory changes?
How can organizing wires and cords contribute to minimizing hazards and ensuring safety in a space?
How can organizing wires and cords contribute to minimizing hazards and ensuring safety in a space?
Study Notes
Universal Design Principles
Principle of Error Tolerance
- Keep guests and running kids from tripping over rugs by using rug gripper pads
- Choose furniture with smooth, rounded edges to prevent unnecessary injuries
- Keep wires and cords neatly organized to prevent tripping or fire hazards
- Anchor dressers and bookshelves to the floor and walls to prevent them from tipping over
Principle of Low Physical Effort
- Design spaces and products that can be used efficiently and comfortably with minimal physical exertion
- Examples include ergonomic furniture, lever-style door handles, and touchless faucets
- Use touch-latch doors on cabinets that require least amount of strength to operate
- Equip living rooms with electric recliners and lift chairs to help people with limited mobility
- Invest in an adjustable bed with a height of 19 to 20 inches for easy transfer from a standard wheelchair
Principle of Size and Space for Approach and Use
- Provide enough room for everyone to navigate a space comfortably, regardless of body size, posture, or mobility
- Ensure ample turning space for wheelchair users and reachable shelves and cabinets
- Provide knee clearance under countertops and desks
- Keep entryways spacious and obstacle-free with a minimum width of 36 inches
Principle of Perceptible Information
- Clearly communicate essential information, regardless of the user’s sensory abilities
- Examples include tactile paving, high-contrast text, and audible announcements in public spaces
- Make different areas easy to distinguish for people with visual impairments using contrasting colors and materials
- Plan for hearing impairments with doorbells that provide visual alerts
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Learn how to create a safe environment at home by following these tips: using rug gripper pads, choosing furniture with rounded edges, organizing wires and cords, and anchoring heavy furniture to prevent tipping over.
