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Direct linkHigbee, Jeanne L. – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2009
This paper provides an introduction to Universal Instructional Design (UID), an adaptation of the architectural concept of universal design (UD), and discusses the benefits of this model as an inclusive approach to higher education. UD originated in the field of architecture as a proactive means of responding to legislated architectural…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Architecture, Disabilities, Models
Peer reviewedCardinal, Bradley J.; Spaziani, Marc D. – American Journal of Health Promotion, 2003
Investigated how compliant physical activity facilities in western Oregon were with regard to the Americans with Disabilities Act's mandate regarding accessibility of public facilities for all people. Data from direct observations and physical measurements at 50 physical activity facilities indicated that no facility was 100-percent compliant. The…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Architecture, Compliance (Legal), Disabilities
Smyser, Michael – American School & University, 2003
Describes how to design school and university labs to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, focusing on counter height for students in wheelchairs; appropriate knee space and sink height in sink areas; ADA-compliant fume hoods; accessible laboratory doors and entryways; and safety concerns (e.g., emergency eyewash stations…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Architecture, Educational Environment, Educational Facilities
Download full textDepartment of Justice, Washington, DC. Civil Rights Div. – 1996
This guide presents an informal overview of some basic Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements for small businesses that provide goods or services to the public. References to key sections of the regulations or other information are included. The first section describes the ADA briefly. Section two lists the 12 categories of public…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adult Education, Architecture, Compliance (Legal)
Clark, Craig B. – 1997
Since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II applies to schools, each school district should have a coordinator to develop an action plan covering the school system. Requirements fall into four areas: general nondiscrimination, equally effective communication, program accessibility, and employment. Compliance with the law is the…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Architecture, Design Requirements, Disabilities
Clark, Craig B. – 1998
For several years, Weaver High School (Hartford, Connecticut) has used a grant to fund the services of a consultant to provide information and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Weaver has a program that allows students with multiple disabilities to be part of the school program and all activities. Activities have provided…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Architecture, Design Requirements, Disabilities
