Center for Universal Design NCSU

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	*Accessible Environments: Toward Universal Design* , AUED.9.96, Ronald L. Mace, Graeme J. Hardie, and Jaine P. Place, 1996, 44 pp., $5.00 A good overview of the concept of universal design in everyday environments. Design illustrations, a brief history of the movement for disability rights, and recent legal developments are included. Note: Available in PDF

	*Case Studies on Universal Design* , CSUD.5.98, 1998, 65+ pp., $20.00 14 case studies, which describe universal design solutions and demonstrate successful introductions of universal design in the marketplace are included in this book. The case studies illustrate one or more of the seven Principles of Universal Design developed under the direction of The Center for Universal Design. Note: Some of these are also available via the CUD web-site in .html format. Additionally, there are newer case studies that were developed that are only available via the web-site and these are indicated by (Web only). Amtrak Acela Express Accommodates All (Web only) Beyond the Tupperware Party: Reaching New Generations of Customers (two versions are slightly different) (Book & Web) Fiskars Develops Its Softouch (Book & Web) Duracell Listens to Its Customers (Web only) Florian: Gardening for All Ages and Abilities (Web only) Ford Drives a Mile in an Older Person's Suit (Web only) Gold Violin: Marketing to Seniors with Style (Web only) LidsOff Adds to Ergo Approach (Web only) Nokia Helps Lead IT Industry to Customers with Disabilities (Web only) Oxo International Becomes a Universal Design Icon (Book & Web) Philips Interactive Healthcare Services: Putting the Patient in Charge (Web only) Toys R Us: Toy Guide for Differently Abled Kids (Web only)

	*Housing for the Lifespan of All People* , HSUD.8.97, 1988, reprint 1994, $2.50 This pamphlet provides an introduction to the concept of universal design and its application in the home. Universal design features, applications, and design solutions for the home are included. Note: Available in PDF

	*The Principles of Universal Design* , fold-out, color, PUDP8.01, 2001, 8.5" x 11", $0.50 each This educational tool provides guidelines, written examples, and a photograph or drawing example for each of the 7 Principles of Universal Design. Note: Available in PDF

	*The Universal Design File: Designing for People of All Ages and Abilities* , UDF.12.98, Molly Story, James Mueller, and Ron Mace, 1998, 164 pp., $24.00 The Universal Design File discusses the history of universal design and provides excellent illustrations of each principle. Seven in-depth case studies are profiled. This book was the first comprehensive look at the concept and application of universal design in products and the built environment. Note: Available in PDF

POSTER
	*The Principles of Universal Design Poster* , PUDP.8.97, 1997, 22 ½" x 33", $5.00 This glossy, 4-color poster defines and illustrates the seven Principles of Universal Design developed by a team of experts through The Center for Universal Design. The Principles are applicable to all design disciplines. Note: Available in PDF

CD-ROM
	*Universal Design Exemplars* , CDEX.6.00, 2000, $35.00 This CD identifies, describes and visually documents outstanding examples of universal design from architecture, landscape architecture, product and interior design and communications. The CD-ROM features innovative approaches to universal information design, including a web-accessible format.