Editor’s note: Rich Ideas is a monthly design column by Sheila Rich of Monmouth Beach, who has been creating timeless interiors for over 30 years. Her award-winning design firm, Sheila Rich Interiors, ...

It is easier than ever today to design commercial projects with accessible spaces that look as good as they perform. Good looks and accessibility can play together to create spaces that are as ...

The Seven Principles of Universal Design have been influencing accessibility practitioners for years. They are typically applied by designers – of space, software, equipment, however they can also be ...

More than 20 years ago, Congress adopted the Americans with Disabilities Act, which led to federal and state mandates that new and existing buildings make accommodations for people with special needs.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a way to structure your course so it is fully accessible to as many students as possible without a need for modifications or accommodations. It draws from ...

When addressing accessibility in architecture, codes set the baseline, while design defines the ceiling. Although numerous guidelines exist, creating spaces for everyone goes beyond mere adherence to ...

The goal of universal design is to maximize usability by individuals with a wide variety of characteristics. Whether learning strategies or physical space, universal design operates by a set of ...