Inclusion and mobility
INCLUSION in MOBILITY
Universal Design
• Universal design refers to the design and composition of an environment so that it can be accessed, understood and used to the greatest extent possible by all people, regardless of their age, size or disability
UD
UD Principles
• Equitable Use• Flexibility in Use• Simple and intuitive• Perceptible information• Tolerance for Error• Low physical effort• Size and Space for approach and Use
2 new ones
• 8 COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS
• 9 INSTRUCTIONAL CLIMATE
Universal Design
• What is UD And MOBILITY for students with a disability
Student Questions
• Moving anywhere is a challenge• Move out of comfort zones: too stressful• Anxiety and uncertainty• No local knowledge of environment• Few role models • No information• Will I be supported?• Will there be funding?• Who will I liaise with?• Different understanding of disability• Tired of breaking the mould
Mobility Supports
What needs to happen??
Host Institution
Student with disability
Home Institution
REFERENCES
• www.ahead.ie
• : http://www.tcd.ie/CAPSL/TIC/accessible-info/
• Journal of Accessibility and Design for All (cc) Jacces, 2011 – 1 : 38-54
