8 Goals of Universal Design

Body Fit

Accommodating a wide range of body sizes and abilities.

Comfort

Keeping demands within desirable limits of body function and perception.

Awareness

Ensuring that critical information for use is easily perceived.

Understanding

Making methods of operation and use intuitive, clear, and unambiguous.

Wellness

Contributing to health promotion, avoidance of disease, and protection from hazards.

Social Integration

Treating all groups with dignity and respect.

Personalization

Incorporating opportunities for choice and the expression of individual preferences.

Cultural Appropriateness

Respecting and reinforcing cultural values, and the social and environmental contexts of any design project.

Universal Design is meant to make spaces, products, and things easier, healthier, and friendlier to use.