Universal and Accessible Design for Products, Services, and Processes

Erlandson, Robert F.

doi:10.1201/9781420007664

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“…It is important to mention that the Human Enhancement theme has the same roots in accessibility as UD: UD and its close cousin, Accessible Design continue to gain popularity and their influence spreads; this causes society to change its collective conceptions about human functioning [26]. Therefore we can talk about two directions: applying UD principles to assistive design (which always will be relevant) and to other kinds of design, which do not aim improving accessibility.…”

Section: Principles Of Universal Designmentioning

confidence: 98%

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Applying Universal Design Principles to Themes for Wearables

Tomberg

Schulz

Kelle

2015

Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction. Access to Interaction

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Abstract. Wearable computing offers new opportunities for technology to help us in many different contexts. Yet, it is important that designers of wearable devices take into account Universal Design principles to ensure that as many people as possible can benefit. We discuss the possible advantages of applying universal design principles to different themes that wearable technologies address. We use six themes that are driving wearable enhancements. These themes cut across industry and use cases; most wearable technologies will use at least one of these themes. We take each of the universal design principles and see how they apply to each theme and what advantages can be expected from such an application. The study shows that a balance needs to be achieved to the accessibility, usability, and general use of a wearable device.

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Section: Principles Of Universal Designmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…Equitability imposes constraints on the other design principles and forces the integration of the other universal design principles [26].…”

Section: Equitable Usementioning

confidence: 99%

Applying Universal Design Principles to Themes for Wearables

Tomberg

Schulz

Kelle

2015

Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction. Access to Interaction

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“…Accessible design normally refers to the design of places of public accommodation and commercial facilities for people with disabilities, that is, people with physical, mental, or environmental conditions that limit their performance [50]. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991 [51], that was revised by the US Department of Justice in 2010 [52], establishes several requirements that different environments must fulfill in order to guarantee the integration of disabled people in all environments.…”

Section: Accessibilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Toward a framework for robot-inclusive environments

Tan

Elara

Watanabe

2016

Automation in Construction

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“…Up to now, in regards to the handicapped restrooms, studies mainly conducted condition census according to accessibility, needs survey and analysis of inconvenience (Bichard et al, 2006;Choi et al, 2004;Kim et al, 2007;Lee et al, 2009;Lim, 2011;Seo, 2012). Studies also report on the need for a universal design for disabled accessible restrooms or make conceptual suggestions (Bichard et al, 2005;Crews and Zavotka, 2006); Erlandson, 2008); Kose, 2009;Mamee and Sahachaisaeree, 2010;Story, 2001; The Center for Universal Design, 2000). However, it is difficult to find a realistic application for wheelchair users in the restroom.…”

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Design of Ergonomic Front-Entry Sitting Toilet System for People using Wheelchairs

Chung¹,

Park²,

Hwang³

et al. 2016

Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea

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Objectiv e:The objective of this study is to develop an ergonomic toilet system along with constituent facilities that can be used with the front-entry sitting method when transferring from wheelchair to the toilet stool, instead of using the back-entry sitting method which is currently used. This system can offer more ease, convenience and safety for wheelchair users when using the restroom.Background: For users with disabilities, even a dedicated handicapped toilet requires maneuvering, especially when in a wheelchair. To transfer from wheelchair to the current back-entry sitting toilet, users need to get closer to the toilet and then turn or twist after erecting their body to get onto the toilet. This method induces inconvenience as well as secondary injury by falling when transferring to/from toilet. Method:To design a front-entry sitting toilet system, an ergonomics approach was applied which introduces a new design concept for people using wheelchairs. Using this toilet system, the wheelchair users don't need to turn or twist but can simply slide forward off the wheelchair directly onto the toilet stool in an easier and safer way. Results:The newly developed front-entry sitting toilet system is easier and safer for wheelchair users, and also space efficient requiring only two-thirds of the space of existing handicapped toilet. It is also usable by both individuals with disabilities and the general population. Conclusion:With the spread of the front-entry sitting toilet system developed in this study, wheelchair users can benefit from enhanced convenience and safety as well as significant restroom space savings. Additional effects can also be achieved such as improved self-esteem of people with disabilities by enabling to use the toilet on their own. Application:The newly developed front-entry sitting toilet system should enhance toilet accessibility to wheelchair users and the elderly. Introduction is needed with efforts at the national policy level and a macroscopic objective to promote the health and safety of the handicapped.

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Universal and Accessible Design for Products, Services, and Processes

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Applying Universal Design Principles to Themes for Wearables

Applying Universal Design Principles to Themes for Wearables

Toward a framework for robot-inclusive environments

Design of Ergonomic Front-Entry Sitting Toilet System for People using Wheelchairs

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