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Does universal design work? How can it be improved? What can cities do to make our lives a little easier to navigate? This survey came across my desk and, while it is pretty lengthy, participation from MSers could provide some valuable insight to the research team. - Dave
MEASURING UNIVERSAL DESIGNS’ EFFECTIVENESS
Built Environment Research Study
A research team directed by Dr. Gary Scott Danford at SUNY/Buffalo’s Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDEA Center) is currently conducting a federally funded* research study of universal designs’ effectiveness in the built environment. The online Design Effectiveness Surveys offer participants the opportunity to evaluate how effective various designs are in resolving previously identified problematic activities in public buildings, on public streets and in residential environments. As of August 2009, more than 500 people with varying functional and sensory abilities have participated in the surveys. Anyone who is interested (including individuals with no impairments) is welcome to go to the Built Environment Research Study’s homepage located at http://udeworld.com/surveys/built-environment.html and follow the instructions. Any questions or comments may be directed to Michael Grimble, Project Coordinator, at mgrimble@buffalo.edu.
*This study is being conducted by the Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDEA Center) through its Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Universal Design and the Built Environment (RERC-UD) with funding provided by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).
MEASURING UNIVERSAL DESIGNS’ EFFECTIVENESS
Built Environment Research Study
A research team directed by Dr. Gary Scott Danford at SUNY/Buffalo’s Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDEA Center) is currently conducting a federally funded* research study of universal designs’ effectiveness in the built environment. The online Design Effectiveness Surveys offer participants the opportunity to evaluate how effective various designs are in resolving previously identified problematic activities in public buildings, on public streets and in residential environments. As of August 2009, more than 500 people with varying functional and sensory abilities have participated in the surveys. Anyone who is interested (including individuals with no impairments) is welcome to go to the Built Environment Research Study’s homepage located at http://udeworld.com/surveys/built-environment.html and follow the instructions. Any questions or comments may be directed to Michael Grimble, Project Coordinator, at mgrimble@buffalo.edu.
*This study is being conducted by the Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDEA Center) through its Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Universal Design and the Built Environment (RERC-UD) with funding provided by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).