universal design

a quality of a product or built environment conceived to make it optimally usable and comfortable for people of all ages and abilities. Universal design as a concept goes beyond mere accessibility and removal of barriers, in accordance with the mandates of laws such as the Americans With Disabilities Act, by emphasizing the inclusiveness of design to accommodate a wide range of physical and cognitive abilities. Also called transgenerational design. See also barrier-free environment. Compare design for adjustable range; design for the average.

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