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2012 NASPA Annual Conference s Phoenix, Arizona s March 10–14, 2012
Universal Design in Policy Development: A Paradigm Shift
March 12, 2012 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Melanie Thompson, Ed.S., Director, Center for Access-Ability Resources,Northern Illinois University
Kimberly Tanner, Ed.D., Director, Access Office, Valdosta State University
Welcome & Learning Objectives
• Identify 7 principles of UD• Define the importance of inclusive design in
higher education for student learning & development
• Describe potential role of UD framework with policy development
• Delineate strengths & challenges of applying a UD framework to policy development
What is Universal Design?
“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”
Center for Universal Design (2010)
• Universal Design:– Is a goal– Is a proactive process that can be implemented in
incremental steps– Is accessible, usable, and inclusive– Does not lower quality or standards
Burgstahler and Cory (2008)
Principles of Universal Design
1. Equitable use2. Flexibility in use3. Simple and intuitive use4. Perceptible information5. Tolerance for error6. Low physical effort7. Size and space for approach and use
When factored in on the front end (as design is occurring) it reduces need for retroactive fixes, or accommodations, which cost more money.
Examples of UD in Action
Equitable use: Electronic materials readable by screen reader
Flexibility in use: Adjustable tables in computer labs
Simple and intuitive: Clickers have text, symbols, Braille on buttons; results vocalized
Perceptible information: Videos include captions
Examples of UD in Action (cont.)
Tolerance for error: Instructional software provides guidance when student makes mistake
Low physical effort: Students can enter program spaces independently
Size and space for approach and use: Room for wheelchairs, personal care assistants, interpreters to navigate without having to ask for help
Adapted from University of Washington, Do IT Center
http://www.washington.edu/doit/
Applications of UD
• Physical Spaces• Learning & Instruction• Technology• Services• Policy Development
Applying UD to Policy Development
• Identify the service• Define the universe• Involve “consumers”• Adopt guidelines/standards• Apply guidelines/standards• Plan for accommodations• Train & support• Evaluate
Burgstahler & Cory (2008)
Example
• Application to revised Student Code of Conduct…
Strengths & Challenges
Strengths• Provides a framework• Intuitive and inclusive
process• Proactive concepts
Challenges• May not have time to
thoroughly attend to each step
• Politics or conflicting agendas
• Limits on ability to “test” or pilot a policy prior to implementation
Thank you.Questions?Contact us:Melanie Thompson Kimberly [email protected] [email protected] 229-245-2498
References
Burgstahler, S. & Cory, R. (Eds.). (2008). Universal design in higher education: From principles to practice. Cambridge, MA: Harvard Education Press.
Center for Universal Design (2010). (n.d.) Retrieved from http://www.ncsu.edu/project/design-projects/udi/
Do IT Center at the University of Washington.(n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.washington.edu/doit/