Resources for Developing Universal/Inclusive Design Code
THE U.D. PROJECT
Contact Scott Pruett, scott@universaldesign.org (540) 358-0137
https://go.universaldesign.org/
https://code.universaldesign.org/
Residential Universal Design Building Code guidelines.
These specific recommendations have been used as a
basis for Code amendments across the country.
https://go.universaldesign.org/bundle
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INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN CENTERED DESIGN
Resources | Institute for Human Centered Design
This is an extensive Resource library link for educational
and strategic references for applying the principles of Universal/Inclusive strategies in a variety settings.
Institute for Human Centered Design
Contact Valerie Fletcher, Executive Director 617 259 8643
Institute for Human Centered Design¸ Boston,
Massachusetts
https://www.humancentereddesign.org/
MS Fletcher is an internationally recognized expert in
Universal / Inclusive Design. Her organization, in
collaboration with others, has begun developing
coursework to lead to certification in Inclusive Design
advocacy. She has expressed enthusiastic interest in
supporting our efforts in RFV. The logistics of this support
are being discussed. Updates will be added.
AT HOME WITH GROWING OLDER / AGEING 360
https://athomewithgrowingold.com/
This is a private non-profit California-based organization
that helps facilitate ageing in place through online forums,
workshops, trainings for older people, for consultants and
home-visiting service providers. Contact Susanne Stadler,
director
PITKIN COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES
Chad Federwitz, Social Gerontologist, Manager
chad.federwitz@pitkincounty.com (970) 618-9067 (cell)
Aspen, CO
Mr Federwitz has expressed interest in supporting /
collaborating in efforts to expand the application of
Universal / Inclusive Design in this Valley. This statement
will be updated as details are considered.
WHOLE BUILDING DESIGN CODE GUIDE
Beyond Accessibility to Universal Design | WBDG – Whole
Building Design Guide
An article clearly explaining ADA and Universal Design
differences, criteria for selection of strategies , examplesa
of applications.
ASPEN LUMBERYARD
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#search/Aspen+Lumberyard/Kt
bxLthtJfCgDdPPrmwdFhVnNCqpQpSZDq?projector=1&mes
sagePartId=0.1
This is a presentation detailing the plans for the 277-unit,
deed-restricted affordable housing project to be built in the
Aspen Airport Business Center.
This project is still in the process of acquiring full approval
and is an exemplary plan demonstrating the
implementation of
Universal Design principles.
AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION Zoning Practice Manual, Issue #4
https://planning-org-uploaded-
media.s3.amazonaws.com/document/Zoning-Practice-
2006-04.pdf
An article describing specific solutions to zoning and code
challenges in municipalities across the country, addressing
the need / demand for Inclusive Design and “Visitability”
updates.
CENTER FOR INCLUSIVE DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENTAL
ACCESS
University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning
Jonathan R. White, AIA, NCARB, 716-829-5907
jrwhite2@buffalo.edu
www.udeducation.org https://idea.ap.buffalo.edu/
This is the catalog of courses through this school of architecture
and planning, including many online classes addressing Universal
Design in city planning and public buildings.
THIS IS UD
thisisud.com
This is a private architectural design company specializing in
incorporating UD principles into planning for public spaces.
CENTER FOR INCLUSIVE DESIGN AND ENGINEERING , University
of Colorado, Denver
https://www1.ucdenver.edu/centers/center-for-inclusive-
design-and-engineering
This program is focused on designing accommodations for
disability at any age, not necessarily inclusive design.
A REFERENCE FOR FINDING UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS THAT
INCLUDE COURSEWORK ADDRESSING PLANNING FOR
UNIVERSAL / INCLUSIVE DESIGN AND AGEING
https://udeducation.org/degreeprograms/
ADA TITLE II ACTION GUIDE FOR STATE AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS
https://www.adaactionguide.org/
This ADA reference is included to enable understanding of
the differences between ADA and UD.
ACCESSIBILITY ONLINE
www.accessibilityonline.org
This website answers frequently asked questions about ADA
and offers recommendations for problem solving.